English–Chinese
“sketch” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinsù miáo
Example
他在课上画了一张素描。tā zài kè shàng huà le yì zhāng sù miáo
He drew a sketch in class.
How to say “sketch” in Chinese
“Sketch” in Chinese is 素描 (sù miáo).
A visual skeleton of a subject, built from economical marks and limited shading while preserving its proportions.
Example sentences with 素描
为了准备作品展，他每天坚持做素描练习。wèi le zhǔn bèi zuò pín zhǎn tā měi tiān jiān chí zuò sù miáo liàn xí
He practices sketching every day to prepare for the art exhibition.
Tips for using 素描
- Chinese uses this noun for both the artistic practice and an individual finished work, so context determines whether it names an activity or an object.