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形象藝術

简形象艺术 · 繁形象藝術

Mandarin · pinyin xíng xiàng yì shù

visual arts

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形: xíng · form, shape, appearance
象: xiàng · elephant; ivory; figure, image
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艺: yì · art; talent, ability; craft
术: shù · art, skill, special feat; method, technique

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2–4–4–4 · xing2 xiang4 yi4 shu4

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