sketch in Chinese
sketch in Chinese is 草稿, 草拟, 素描 — sketch means to make a quick, rough drawing without full detail.
sketch in Chinese
草稿
Pronounced: cǎo gǎo
草拟
Pronounced: cǎo nǐ
A rapidly executed freehand drawing that is not intended as a finished work, often consisting of a multitude of overlapping lines.
素描
Pronounced: sù miáo
A brief, light, or unfinished dramatic, musical, or literary work or idea; especially a short, often humorous or satirical scene or play, frequently as part of a revue or variety show.
设计
Pronounced: shè jì
勾划
Pronounced: gōu huà
(ambitransitive) To make a brief, basic drawing.
What does "sketch" mean?
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verb To make a quick, rough drawing without full detail.
"The architect sketched a rough plan of the garden while we talked."
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noun A quick, rough drawing not meant to be a finished piece.
"He made a quick sketch of the old bridge before the light changed."
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noun A short comic scene performed as part of a show.
"Their best sketch on the show was about two confused tourists."
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adj Informal: suspicious or shady in a way that makes you uneasy.
"The empty street felt a bit sketch after dark."
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sketch in a sentence
- The architect sketched a rough plan of the garden while we talked.
- She sketched the skyline from the rooftop café.
- He made a quick sketch of the old bridge before the light changed.
- I drew a sketch of the room to plan where the sofa would go.
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What is "sketch" in Chinese?
"sketch" in Chinese is 草稿, 草拟, 素描. sketch means: To make a quick, rough drawing without full detail.
How do you pronounce 草稿?
"sketch" in Chinese is 草稿, pronounced "cǎo gǎo".
How do you use "sketch" in a sentence?
Example: "The architect sketched a rough plan of the garden while we talked." In Chinese, "sketch" is 草稿, 草拟, 素描.
Are there other ways to say "sketch" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 5 translations listed for "sketch": 草稿, 草拟, 素描, 设计, 勾划.
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