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How to Say ‘The plain clay outlines blue and white porcelain’ in Traditional Chinese

素胚勾勒出青花

💬 Usage Tip: Describes the process of creating the distinctive blue patterns.

🇹🇼 In Taiwan: Highlights the artistic process of traditional ceramics.

Phrase Breakdown

素胚

勾勒出

青花

Word-by-Word Breakdown

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plain

Simple or without ornamentation.

Example

這件衣服的設計非常素。

The design of this dress is very plain.

[pēi]

clay

Material used to make pottery.

Example

這個花瓶是用白色胚製成的。

This vase is made from white clay.

勾勒出

[gōu lè chū]

outline

To sketch or draw the details of something.

Example

藝術家已勾勒出畫的整體輪廓。

The artist has outlined the overall shape of the painting.

青花

[qīng huā]

blue and white porcelain

A style of porcelain with blue designs on a white background.

Example

博物館展出了大量精美的青花瓷。

The museum displayed a large number of exquisite blue and white porcelains.

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