艺术 — meaning in English
yì shù
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English meaning
- art noun Creative work — such as painting, music, or sculpture — made to be beautiful or to express emotion.
- craft noun Skill in making something by hand, especially using traditional or artistic techniques.
- state of the art adjective Using the most advanced methods or technology currently available.
Senses
艺术 is used for these senses in English:
- art (uncountable) The conscious production or arrangement of sounds, colours, forms, movements, or other elements in a manner that affects the senses and emotions, usually specifically the production of the beautiful in a graphic or plastic medium.
- art (countable) Skillful creative activity, usually with an aesthetic focus.
- craft (countable, plural crafts) A branch of skilled work or trade, especially one requiring manual dexterity or artistic skill, but sometimes applied equally to any business, calling or profession; the skilled practice of a practical occupation [since the 9th century].
- state of the art The condition of scientific or technical knowledge, particularly the peak or highest level thereof, at a particular time. [from early 20th c.]
art — full definition
- noun Creative work — such as painting, music, or sculpture — made to be beautiful or to express emotion.
- noun Skill gained through practice, especially one that goes beyond pure method or science.
craft — full definition
- noun Skill in making something by hand, especially using traditional or artistic techniques.
- noun A trade or occupation requiring skilled manual work.
- noun A boat, ship, aircraft, or spacecraft (used for vessels generally).
- noun Cleverness or cunning used to deceive or manipulate.
- verb To make or produce something with skill and care.