| 释义 |
微雕 wēidiāo noun carving in miniature 微雕A traditional Chinese craft, also known as rice-carving (米刻) or detailed carving (细刻). The craft involves carving words or images on materials such as a grain of rice, strand of hair, or sliver of ivory. Carving in miniature combines the skills of traditional Chinese calligraphy, painting and carving. There are three kinds of carving: on a surface, in three dimensions, and in relief. Miniature carvings are often enjoyed with the use of a magnifying glass or a microscope. |