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描绘 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
描绘miáohuìto describeHSK 6, v, rank #9275, Hard
描绘miáohuìto portrayHSK 6, v, rank #9275, Hard
miáohuì(miao2hui4) T2
  1. 1to describe
  2. 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.

Frequency#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
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—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#9275Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L6AdvancedCEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 描绘

Quick Contrast

描写 (miáoxiě) vs 描绘 (miáohuì): use 描写 for more straightforward descriptions, while 描绘 emphasizes artistic or vivid portrayal.

Memory Mnemonic

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.

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.

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.

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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Component Characters

描miáodepict
11 strokes扌
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绘huìto draw
HSK 69 strokes纟
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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.

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我们可以将北京____为一本梦之书。

We can describe Beijing as a book of dreams.

Example Sentences for 描绘 (10)

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这节诗描绘了春天来临的三个征兆。

zhè jié shī miáo huì le chūn tiān lái lín de sān gè zhēng zhào。

This verse describes three signs of spring.
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那则报道把那里的生活描绘得很凄惨。

nà zé bào dào bǎ nà lǐ de shēng huó miáo huì dé hěn qī cǎn。

The report paints a grim picture of life there.
3
这把她描绘得很懦弱，其实她性格十分坚强。

zhè bǎ tā miáo huì dé hěn nuò ruò， ， qí shí tā xìng gé shí fēn jiān。

This portrays her as wimpy, but she has a very strong character.
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电视台受到警告，要求对暴力场面的描绘采取谨慎态度。

diàn shì tái shòu dào jǐng gào， ， yào qiú duì bào lì cháng miàn de miáo huì cǎi qǔ jǐn shèn tài。

Television broadcasters were warned to exercise caution over depicting scenes of violence.
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该书所描绘的世界似乎过分刻意地追求文学性，过于内敛含蓄。

gāi shū suǒ miáo huì de shì jiè sì hū guò fēn kè yì dì zhuī qiú wén xué xìng， ， guò yú nèi liǎn hán。

The world which the book inhabits seems too self-consciously literary, too introverted.
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上的刻痕.有一幅图画描绘了两个男人正在烟薰蜂巢的情景.

shàng de kè hén. . yǒu yī fú tú huà miáo huì le liǎng gè nán rén zhèng zài yān xūn fēng cháo de qíng.

One drawing shows two men smoking out a bees'nest.
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一幅描绘童贞马利亚和圣子耶稣的画

yī fú miáo huì tóng zhēn mǎ lì yà hé shèng zǐ yé sū de huà

a painting depicting the Virgin and Child
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他的画描绘出法国的神韵。

tā de huà miáo huì chū fǎ guó de shén yùn。

His paintings capture the essence of France.
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这幅画描绘的是海上的暴风雨.

zhè fú huà miáo huì de shì hǎi shàng de bào fēng yǔ.

The painting is a representation of a storm at sea.
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这幅画描绘了丰收的景象.

zhè fú huà miáo huì le fēng shōu de jǐng xiàng.

The painting represents the scene of a bumper harvest.

Cultural Notes for 描绘

🏮Cultural insight

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.

Frequently Asked Questions about 描绘

描绘 emphasizes artistic representation, while 描述 is more general and can refer to any description.