工艺美术

工藝美術

gōngyìměishù

noun #80,835

Meanings

1 applied arts
2 decorative arts
3 arts and crafts

Characters

Examples

她在大学学的是工艺美术。

Tā zài dàxué xué de shì gōngyì měishù.

She studied applied arts at university.

中国的工艺美术历史悠久。

Zhōngguó de gōngyì měishù lìshǐ yōujiǔ.

Chinese applied arts have a long history.

Tips

culture

The discipline covers traditional crafts like 景泰蓝 (cloisonné), 刺绣 (embroidery), 漆器 (lacquerware), and modern industrial design. China's 工艺美术大师 (Master of Arts and Crafts) is a prestigious state-awarded title.

Stroke Order

工 gōng

艺 yì

美 měi

术 shù