How to Say ‘The plain clay outlines blue and white porcelain’ in Simplified Chinese
素胚勾勒出青花
Phrase Breakdown
素胚
勾勒
青花
Word-by-Word Breakdown
素
[sù]
plain
Refers to something that is simple or undecorated.
这个素色的衣服非常适合你。
This plain-colored dress suits you very well.
胚
[pēi]
clay
A natural earth material that is plastic when wet and hardens when heated.
陶艺家常用粘土来制作雕塑。
Ceramic artists often use clay to make sculptures.
勾勒出
[gōu lè chū]
outline
To sketch or draw the contours of something.
画家用铅笔勾勒出了人物的轮廓。
The artist outlined the figure with a pencil.
青花
[qīng huā]
blue and white design
Refers to the characteristic blue and white porcelain design.
这个花瓶上有美丽的青花图案。
This vase has a beautiful blue and white design.
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