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Expressing 'to depict' with 描绘 (miáohuì)
Structure
Subject + 描绘 + Object
Explanation
描绘 (miáohuì) means "to depict," "to portray," or "to describe vividly." It is used when referring to the act of creating a vivid representation through words, painting, or other artistic means. It carries a literary tone and is common in writing about art, literature, and scenery.
Examples
这位作家用细腻的笔触描绘了乡村的四季变化。
Zhè wèi zuòjiā yòng xìnì de bǐchù miáohuì le xiāngcūn de sìjì biànhuà.
This writer used a delicate touch to depict the seasonal changes of the countryside.
他在画布上描绘了一幅美丽的日落景象。
Tā zài huàbù shàng miáohuì le yī fú měilì de rìluò jǐngxiàng.
He depicted a beautiful sunset scene on the canvas.
她的文章生动地描绘了老北京的街头生活。
Tā de wénzhāng shēngdòng de miáohuì le lǎo Běijīng de jiētóu shēnghuó.
Her article vividly depicted the street life of old Beijing.