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painting

/ˈpeɪntɪŋ/

CEFR level A1Topic ArtsWord #180 in the learning path

绘画作品;画

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Definitions

n. A picture made using paint.

绘画作品;画

n. The activity of creating pictures with paint.

绘画;画画

n. The activity of covering a surface with paint.

刷漆;粉刷

Example

We hung a colourful painting above the sofa.

我们在沙发上方挂了一幅色彩鲜艳的画。

Public galleries make important paintings accessible to everyone, regardless of their income or educational background.

公共美术馆让所有人都能欣赏重要画作,不受收入或教育背景的限制。

Collocations

  • oil painting
  • landscape painting
  • abstract painting
  • house painting

Word family

  • paint (v.)
  • paint (n.)
  • painter (n.)

Synonyms

  • artwork

Usage tip

指一幅画时可数;指绘画活动时不可数。

FAQ

What does painting mean?
A picture made using paint. The activity of creating pictures with paint. The activity of covering a surface with paint.
How is painting pronounced?
UK /ˈpeɪntɪŋ/, US /ˈpeɪntɪŋ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.

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