This jade carving is so fine it seems impossibly made; it takes your breath away.
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history
Rooted in 《庄子·达生》, the story of the carpenter Qing who carved a bellstand so lifelike viewers thought it the work of ghosts and gods — hence any artistry beyond human ability.
usage
Used for both nature (cliffs, caves, mountains) and human crafts so fine they seem non-human. Compare 巧夺天工 (qiǎoduótiāngōng) — human skill "stealing from" nature.
