镂花

lòuhuā

镂花 — lòuhuā

1. to carve or engrave (a floral pattern); to make openwork/pierced decoration

   工匠在木门上镂花，光影透过花纹投射进室内。 gōngjiàng zài mùmén shàng lòuhuā guāngyǐng tòuguò huāwén tóushè jìn shìnèi — The craftsman carved floral patterns into the wooden door, and light filtered into the room through the designs.

2. openwork or pierced floral ornamentation (e.g., in metal, wood, jade); a carved floral motif

   这块玉佩上有精美的镂花，显得古朴又雅致。 zhèkuài yùpèi shàngyǒu jīngměi de lòuhuā xiǎnde gǔpiáo yòu yǎzhì — This jade pendant has exquisite openwork floral designs, looking both simple and elegant.