English–Chinese
“carve” in Chinese
How to say “carve” in Chinese
“Carve” in Chinese is 凿 (záo).
Work into a hard surface by repeated blows or scraping, producing a deliberate hollow, opening, or shape.
Example sentences with 凿
木匠用凿子在板上凿出一个凹槽。mù jiàng yòng záo zi zài bǎn shàng záo chū yí gè āo cáo
The carpenter used a chisel to carve out a groove in a board.
Tips for using 凿
- For general daily conversation, the verb can sound specialized, while it remains natural in accounts of carpentry, stonework, and repairs.
Other Chinese words for “carve”
他在木头上雕了一只小鸟。tā zài mù tou shàng diāo le yì zhī xiáo niǎo
He carved a little bird into the wood.
他在石头上雕刻了图案。tā zài shí tou shàng diāo kè le tú àn
He carved a pattern into the stone.