🇨🇳Chinese Source WordCode: ZH

雕刻师

Pronunciation / Transliteration: diāokè shī

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Carver/ˈkɑːrvər/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇨🇳 Example Sentence in Chinese:

"雕刻师在木材上创造了精美的图案。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A person who carves wood, stone, or other materials into decorative or functional objects.

    "The skilled carver created intricate designs on the wooden furniture."
  2. 2

    A tool used for carving.

    "He used a sharp carver to shape the clay into a beautiful sculpture."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'carver' originates from the Middle English term 'carven', which means to cut or shape. It is derived from the Old English 'ceorfan', which has Germanic roots. Over time, the meaning evolved to refer specifically to someone who carves objects, particularly wood or stone.

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