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    Expressing 'craft' or 'technology' with 工艺 (gōngyì)

    Manner & Method
    Topic & Focus

    Structure

    工艺 + 方面

    Explanation

    工艺 (gōngyì) means "craft," "craftsmanship," or "technology/process," referring to the techniques and methods used in manufacturing or artistic production. It emphasizes the skill and methodology involved. For example, 工艺方面的专业知识 means "expertise in craft/technology."

    Examples

    • 景德镇的陶瓷工艺闻名世界。

      Jǐngdézhèn de táocí gōngyì wénmíng shìjiè.

      The ceramic craftsmanship of Jingdezhen is famous worldwide.

    • 这件家具的工艺非常精细。

      Zhè jiàn jiājù de gōngyì fēicháng jīngxì.

      The craftsmanship of this piece of furniture is very fine.

    • 他花了十年时间学习传统木雕工艺。

      Tā huā le shí nián shíjiān xuéxí chuántǒng mùdiāo gōngyì.

      He spent ten years learning traditional wood carving craftsmanship.

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