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-====== cǎotú: 草图 - Sketch, Draft, Rough Drawing ====== +
-===== Quick Summary ===== +
-  * **Keywords:** cǎotú, 草图, sketch in Chinese, draft in Chinese, rough drawing, blueprint, Chinese for sketch, how to say sketch in Chinese, cǎo, tú, wireframe in Chinese, Chinese design vocabulary, HSK 5 +
-  * **Summary:** "草图" (cǎotú) is the essential Chinese word for a "sketch," "draft," or "rough drawing." It refers to a preliminary, unpolished visual representation of an idea, used in contexts ranging from an artist's initial concept and an architect's first plan to a tech company's website wireframe. Understanding cǎotú is key to discussing the creative and planning processes in modern Chinese. +
-===== Core Meaning ===== +
-  * **Pinyin (with tone marks):** cǎo tú +
-  * **Part of Speech:** Noun +
-  * **HSK Level:** HSK 5 +
-  * **Concise Definition:** A rough drawing, sketch, or preliminary plan. +
-  * **In a Nutshell:** Think of **草图 (cǎotú)** as the visual equivalent of a "first draft." It's the quick, imperfect, and essential first step in bringing a visual idea to life. Whether it's scribbled on a napkin to explain a concept or a basic wireframe for a new app, a **草图** is all about capturing the core idea, not the fine details. +
-===== Character Breakdown ===== +
-  * **草 (cǎo):** This character's primary meaning is "grass" or "straw." From this, it extends to mean "rough," "hasty," or "draft." Imagine something put together as simply and naturally as wild grass, without careful cultivation. This "draft" meaning is also seen in the word for a written draft, [[草稿]] (cǎogǎo). +
-  * **图 (tú):** This character means "picture," "drawing," "map," or "plan." It's a box with a "winter" radical inside, which some etymologists suggest originally depicted a map of a village, a plan. +
-  * **How they combine:** Together, **草图 (cǎotú)** literally translates to a "grass picture" or "draft drawing." This perfectly captures the essence of a sketch: a drawing that is still in its raw, unrefined, and preliminary stage. +
-===== Cultural Context and Significance ===== +
-While **草图 (cǎotú)** doesn't carry the deep philosophical weight of terms like [[关系]] (guānxi), its usage reveals a universal, modern approach to creation and planning that is just as prevalent in China as in the West. +
-In Western business and tech, we might talk about a "back-of-the-napkin sketch," a "wireframe," or a "mockup." **草图** is a versatile term that covers all of these. It represents the initial, iterative stage of a project, where ideas are explored freely without the pressure of perfection. +
-The key contrast is with a term like **蓝图 (lántú)**, which means "blueprint." A **草图** is for brainstorming and exploration. A **蓝图**, on the other hand, is a detailed, authoritative plan for execution. Asking a colleague for a **草图** is a low-pressure request for an idea, while asking for a **蓝图** is a high-pressure demand for a final, workable plan. This distinction highlights a respect for the creative process, acknowledging the need for a rough, exploratory phase before committing to a final design. +
-===== Practical Usage in Modern China ===== +
-**草图** is a common, practical term used across many professional and casual fields. +
-==== In Art and Design ==== +
-For artists, architects, and designers, a **草图** is the starting point of any visual work. It's the initial sketch to map out composition, form, and layout before committing to a more detailed drawing or final product. +
-  * //"Let me see the fashion design sketch."// (让我看看服装设计的**草图**。) +
-==== In Business and Tech ==== +
-In a business or tech setting, **草图** is the go-to term for a preliminary plan, a website wireframe, or a diagram of a process. It implies the plan is open to discussion and change. +
-  * //"I've drawn a rough sketch of the project workflow."// (我画了一个项目流程的**草图**。) +
-==== As a General Concept ==== +
-Metaphorically, you can use **草图** to refer to a rough plan for anything, even if it's not a literal drawing. +
-  * //"Do you have a rough plan (a sketch) for your travel itinerary?"// (你的旅行计划有**草图**了吗？) +
-===== Example Sentences ===== +
-  * **Example 1:** +
-    * 这只是一张**草图**，不是最终版本。 +
-    * Pinyin: Zhè zhǐshì yī zhāng **cǎotú**, bùshì zuìzhōng bǎnběn. +
-    * English: This is just a sketch, not the final version. +
-    * Analysis: This sentence perfectly highlights the preliminary nature of a **草图**. The measure word for a flat drawing, **张 (zhāng)**, is used here. +
-  * **Example 2:** +
-    * 那个画家在画画前，总是先画几张**草图**。 +
-    * Pinyin: Nàge huàjiā zài huàhuà qián, zǒngshì xiān huà jǐ zhāng **cǎotú**. +
-    * English: That artist always draws a few sketches before starting a painting. +
-    * Analysis: Shows the role of **草图** in the artistic process. Note the verb **画 (huà)**, "to draw," is used with **草图**. +
-  * **Example 3:** +
-    * 建筑师给我看了房子的**草图**。 +
-    * Pinyin: Jiànzhúshī gěi wǒ kànle fángzi de **cǎotú**. +
-    * English: The architect showed me the sketch of the house. +
-    * Analysis: A classic example of **草图** in a professional design context. +
-  * **Example 4:** +
-    * 我们先画个**草图**，再讨论细节吧。 +
-    * Pinyin: Wǒmen xiān huà ge **cǎotú**, zài tǎolùn xìjié ba. +
-    * English: Let's draw a rough sketch first, then we can discuss the details. +
-    * Analysis: This is very common in brainstorming sessions. It separates the big-picture planning (草图) from the details (细节). +
-  * **Example 5:** +
-    * 这个App的用户界面**草图**是谁设计的？ +
-    * Pinyin: Zhège App de yònghù jièmiàn **cǎotú** shì shéi shèjì de? +
-    * English: Who designed the user interface sketch (wireframe) for this app? +
-    * Analysis: Shows the modern usage of **草图** in the tech industry to mean "wireframe" or "mockup." +
-  * **Example 6:** +
-    * 他在餐巾纸上随手画了一张新产品的**草图**。 +
-    * Pinyin: Tā zài cānjīnzhǐ shàng suíshǒu huàle yī zhāng xīn chǎnpǐn de **cǎotú**. +
-    * English: He casually drew a sketch of the new product on a napkin. +
-    * Analysis: The phrase **随手 (suíshǒu)**, meaning "casually" or "without effort," perfectly complements the informal nature of a **草图**. +
-  * **Example 7:** +
-    * 根据这张**草图**，我们还无法开始施工。 +
-    * Pinyin: Gēnjù zhè zhāng **cǎotú**, wǒmen hái wúfǎ kāishǐ shīgōng. +
-    * English: Based on this sketch, we still cannot begin construction. +
-    * Analysis: This sentence clearly contrasts a **草图** with a more detailed, actionable plan needed for construction. +
-  * **Example 8:** +
-    * 我对你的**草图**有一些修改建议。 +
-    * Pinyin: Wǒ duì nǐ de **cǎotú** yǒu yīxiē xiūgǎi jiànyì. +
-    * English: I have some suggestions for revising your draft. +
-    * Analysis: Demonstrates how a **草图** is meant to be discussed and iterated upon. +
-  * **Example 9:** +
-    * 你能帮我快速画一个流程**草图**吗？ +
-    * Pinyin: Nǐ néng bāng wǒ kuàisù huà yīgè liúchéng **cǎotú** ma? +
-    * English: Can you help me quickly draw a sketch of the process flow? +
-    * Analysis: A common request in a work environment. **快速 (kuàisù)**, "quickly," emphasizes the rough nature of the task. +
-  * **Example 10:** +
-    * 他的小说还只有一个故事**草图**。 +
-    * Pinyin: Tā de xiǎoshuō hái zhǐyǒu yīgè gùshì **cǎotú**. +
-    * English: His novel is still just a story sketch (outline). +
-    * Analysis: An excellent example of **草图** used metaphorically for a non-visual plan, like a story outline. Here, it functions similarly to [[大纲]] (dàgāng), an outline. +
-===== Nuances and Common Mistakes ===== +
-  * **草图 (cǎotú) vs. 草稿 (cǎogǎo):** This is the most critical distinction for learners. +
-    * **草图 (cǎotú)** is for **visuals**: drawings, plans, diagrams, wireframes. +
-    * **草稿 (cǎogǎo)** is for **text**: essays, articles, emails, manuscripts. +
-    * //Incorrect:// 我写了一篇文章的**草图**。 (I wrote a sketch of an article.) +
-    * //Correct:// 我写了一篇文章的**草稿**。 (I wrote a draft of an article.) +
-  * **草图 (cǎotú) vs. 蓝图 (lántú):** Don't use them interchangeably. +
-    * A **草图** is a preliminary idea (ideation phase). +
-    * A **蓝图 (lántú)** is a final, detailed "blueprint" (execution phase). +
-    * You make a **草图** to figure out what to build. You use a **蓝图** to actually build it. +
-  * **草图 (cǎotú) vs. 素描 (sùmiáo):** +
-    * **草图** emphasizes the **purpose**: it's a preliminary step. +
-    * **素描 (sùmiáo)** describes an **artistic technique** (sketching, often with pencil or charcoal) and can refer to a finished piece of art in that style. A **素描** can be a work of art in itself, but a **草图** is almost always a means to an end. +
-===== Related Terms and Concepts ===== +
-  * [[草稿]] (cǎogǎo) - The textual equivalent of a 草图; a draft of a written work. +
-  * [[蓝图]] (lántú) - Blueprint. A final, detailed plan for construction or implementation. The "opposite" of a 草图 in terms of finality. +
-  * [[设计图]] (shèjìtú) - Design drawing. More formal and detailed than a 草图, but perhaps not as final as a 蓝图. +
-  * [[示意图]] (shìyìtú) - Schematic diagram, illustration. A drawing meant to clearly illustrate how something works or is laid out. +
-  * [[素描]] (sùmiáo) - Sketch/Sketching. Refers to a specific style of drawing (e.g., pencil sketch) and can be a finished artwork. +
-  * [[轮廓]] (lúnkuò) - Outline, contour. Refers to the outer lines or general shape of something. +
-  * [[初稿]] (chūgǎo) - First draft. Very similar to 草稿, typically used for documents or manuscripts. +
-  * [[画画]] (huàhuà) - To draw, to paint. The general verb for creating pictures.+