Constructing Sentences to Describe Blue and White Porcelain

Thursday, March 20, 2025

Blue and white porcelain is one of China’s most famous and recognizable art forms. Here are some basic sentences that will help you talk about its beauty and history.

Scene 1: Admiring the Vase

This blue and white vase is beautiful.

这个青花瓷瓶真漂亮。

Zhège qīnghuācí píng zhēn piàoliang.

The patterns are very detailed.

图案非常精致。

Tú'àn fēicháng jīngzhì.

It’s painted with cobalt blue.

它是用钴蓝色绘制的。

Tā shì yòng gǔ lán sè huìzhì de.

The vase looks very delicate.

这个瓷瓶看起来很精致。

Zhège cípíng kàn qǐlái hěn jīngzhì.

Scene 2: Asking About the History

When did blue and white porcelain become popular?

青花瓷什么时候流行起来的？

Qīnghuācí shénme shíhòu liúxíng qǐlái de?

It became popular in the Yuan Dynasty.

它在元代开始流行。

Tā zài Yuándài kāishǐ liúxíng.

It reached its peak in the Ming Dynasty.

明代是青花瓷的鼎盛时期。

Míngdài shì qīnghuācí de dǐngshèng shíqī.

The craftsmanship is very impressive.

它的工艺非常令人钦佩。

Tā de gōngyì fēicháng lìng rén qīnpèi.

Scene 3: Discussing the Patterns

What do the patterns on this porcelain mean?

这个瓷器上的图案是什么意思？

Zhège cíqì shàng de tú'àn shì shénme yìsi?

The patterns often show flowers and nature.

图案通常描绘花卉和自然。

Tú'àn tōngcháng miáohuì huāhuì hé zìrán.

This design looks like a lotus flower.

这个设计看起来像莲花。

Zhège shèjì kàn qǐlái xiàng liánhuā.

The design is very traditional.

这个设计很传统。

Zhège shèjì hěn chuántǒng.

Scene 4: Talking About Value

Why is blue and white porcelain so valuable?

为什么青花瓷这么珍贵？

Wèishéme qīnghuācí zhème zhēnguì?

Its history makes it valuable.

它的历史让它变得珍贵。

Tā de lìshǐ ràng tā biàn de zhēnguì.

It requires a high level of skill.

它需要很高的技艺。

Tā xūyào hěn gāo de jìyì.

Collectors love blue and white porcelain.

收藏家们很喜欢青花瓷。

Shōucángjiāmen hěn xǐhuān qīnghuācí.

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