壁画

• Pinyin: bì huà
• Desglose de hanzi: 壁 = 辟 (open) + 土 (earth); 画 = 田 (field) + 凵 (container)

Significado

mural; fresco

Refers to any painting on a wall, whether ancient cave art, religious frescoes, or modern street murals. Often associated with cultural heritage sites, temples, and historical landmarks. In contemporary usage, can also refer to urban street art.

Ejemplos

1. 敦煌莫高窟的壁画是中国艺术史上的瑰宝，每年吸引无数游客。
2. 这位艺术家用了三个月时间才完成了地铁站里的那幅壁画。
3. 教堂内的壁画历经数百年依然色彩鲜艳，令人叹为观止。

Guía de uso

Contexto: art, history, tourism

Tono: descriptive

Correcto

• 这幅壁画的保存状态非常好。(This mural is very well preserved.)
• 壁画上描绘的是古代的宫廷生活。(The mural depicts ancient court life.)

Incorrecto

• 把普通挂画叫壁画 (Don't call a framed painting hung on a wall 壁画 — it must be painted directly on the wall)

Origen e historia

壁 (wall) + 画 (painting). A painting on a wall.

Contexto cultural

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Universal