English–Chinese
“sculpture” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyindiāo sù
Example
广场中央有一个雕塑。guáng chǎng zhōng yāng yǒu yí gè diāo sù
There is a sculpture in the center of the square.
How to say “sculpture” in Chinese
“Sculpture” in Chinese is 雕塑 (diāo sù).
A three-dimensional form made by cutting away, building up, or casting material.
Example sentences with 雕塑
博物馆里展出了一件大型雕塑，观众驻足观赏。bó wù guǎn lǐ zhǎn chū le yí jiàn dà xíng diāo sù guān zhòng zhù zú guān shǎng
A large sculpture was displayed in the museum, and visitors stopped to admire it.
Tips for using 雕塑
- In casual conversation, 个 (gè, "general measure word") keeps the focus on counting, whereas 座 (zuò, "measure word for a large fixed object") signals a large, stationary work.