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描绘 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
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描绘
miáohuì
to describe
HSK 6, v, 20 strokes, rank #9275, Hard
描绘
miáohuì
to portray
HSK 6, v, 20 strokes, rank #9275, Hard
miáohuì(miao2hui4)miao hui T2
1to describe
2to portray
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March 24, 2026
描绘(描繪)miáohuì(miao2hui4)
描绘 (miáo huì) means to describe or portray something vividly, often in a detailed or artistic manner. This term is commonly used in literature, art, and everyday conversations when discussing how something is represented or depicted.
Strokes20Frequency#9275DifficultyHard
Cultural note
In Chinese culture, 描绘 is often used in the context of traditional Chinese painting and poetry, where vivid imagery is crucial. This concept is deeply tied to the appreciation of nature and beauty in Chinese aesthetics.
Memory tip
Think of 描 (miáo) as a 'drawing' and 绘 (huì) as 'painting' – together they conjure the image of 'painting a picture with words.' Imagine an artist carefully drawing and painting a scene, which helps you remember both the meaning and pronunciation.
Meanings of 描绘
miáohuì(miao2hui4)
1to describe
2to portray
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About 描绘
描绘Simplified
描繪Traditional
20Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#9275Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L6AdvancedCEFRC2
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Quick Contrast
描写 (miáoxiě) vs 描绘 (miáohuì): use 描写 for more straightforward descriptions, while 描绘 emphasizes artistic or vivid portrayal.
Usage Notes
Be cautious not to confuse 描绘 with similar verbs like 描述 (miáo shù), which means 'to describe' but lacks the artistic nuance. Use 描绘 when emphasizing the portrayal aspect, especially in creative contexts like art and literature.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 6 word, 描绘 connects with other advanced vocabulary related to art and expression. Focus on using it in descriptive writing or discussions about literature to strengthen your language skills at this level.
Common Mistakes
Learners often misuse 描绘 in overly casual contexts where a simpler word like 描述 would suffice. For example, saying '我描绘我的日常生活' (I portray my daily life) is awkward; it’s better to say '我描述我的日常生活.'
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描绘 (miáo huì) means to describe or portray something vividly, often in a detailed or artistic manner. This term is commonly used in literature, art, and everyday conversations when discussing how something is represented or depicted.
When to use 描绘
Be cautious not to confuse 描绘 with similar verbs like 描述 (miáo shù), which means 'to describe' but lacks the artistic nuance. Use 描绘 when emphasizing the portrayal aspect, especially in creative contexts like art and literature.
描绘 or something close to it
描写 (miáoxiě) vs 描绘 (miáohuì): use 描写 for more straightforward descriptions, while 描绘 emphasizes artistic or vivid portrayal.
What learners get wrong
Learners often misuse 描绘 in overly casual contexts where a simpler word like 描述 would suffice. For example, saying '我描绘我的日常生活' (I portray my daily life) is awkward; it’s better to say '我描述我的日常生活.'
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Grammar patterns of 描绘
描绘 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
