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草图 (cǎotú) - use 勾画 when emphasizing the act of outlining ideas or plans, while 草图 refers specifically to a rough draft or sketch of a drawing.
Learners often confuse 勾画 with 画 (huà) alone, which means 'to draw.' 勾画 specifically implies outlining or sketching an initial version, so be careful to use it in contexts where the act of delineation is emphasized. It is generally used in both formal and informal settings.
Although 勾画 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, it connects with related words like 画 (huà) and 描述 (miáo shù), which means 'to describe.' Focus on recognizing how 勾画 can be used in both artistic and conceptual discussions at HSK Level 4 and above.
Learners often mistakenly use 勾画 when referring to finished artwork, as in '我勾画了这幅画' (I sketched this painting), instead of using it for an outlining process. The correct context would be more about the initial sketching phase, like '我勾画了这幅画的轮廓' (I sketched the outlines of this painting).
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How to say to sketch out in Chinese
“to sketch out” in Chinese is勾画
勾画 (gōu huà) means to sketch out or delineate something, often referring to the act of outlining ideas or plans. It is commonly used in artistic contexts, such as drawing or illustrating, but can also apply to outlining concepts in writing or discussion.
When to use 勾画
Learners often confuse 勾画 with 画 (huà) alone, which means 'to draw.' 勾画 specifically implies outlining or sketching an initial version, so be careful to use it in contexts where the act of delineation is emphasized. It is generally used in both formal and informal settings.
勾画 or something close to it
草图 (cǎotú) - use 勾画 when emphasizing the act of outlining ideas or plans, while 草图 refers specifically to a rough draft or sketch of a drawing.
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Learners often mistakenly use 勾画 when referring to finished artwork, as in '我勾画了这幅画' (I sketched this painting), instead of using it for an outlining process. The correct context would be more about the initial sketching phase, like '我勾画了这幅画的轮廓' (I sketched the outlines of this painting).
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You can say, '我需要先勾画出我的计划' (I need to sketch out my plan first).
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