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Chinese language progresses from characters to idioms. This free guide explains the advanced idiom 「鏤月裁雲」 for better learning.

The idiom being introduced now is 「鏤月裁雲」. Below, you’ll find its meaning and usage examples.

Carve the moon and cut the clouds. A metaphor for extremely exquisite craftsmanship.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

lòu yuè cái yún

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

lau6 yut6 choi4 wan4

The world of Chinese idioms is immense, with countless meanings and applications to discover. We hope these resources help you unlock the beauty of learning Chinese.