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painting
The word oscillates between two distinct realms: high art and manual labor. When referring to a finished work, it carries connotations of creativity, preservation, and aesthetic value, often associated with galleries or history. When used as an activity (the act of painting), the feeling shifts toward utility and maintenance. In this context, it is about coverage, protection, and renovation rather than artistic expression. Unlike "drawing," which implies lines and sketching, "painting" suggests volume, color saturation, and a physical layering of medium onto a surface.
Countable when referring to a finished piece of art hanging on a wall ('She bought two paintings'). Uncountable when referring to the chore or activity of covering a surface with paint ('I spent the whole weekend doing some painting in the kitchen').
意味
A picture or design created by applying paint to a surface, such as canvas or paper.
"The museum houses a famous oil painting from the Renaissance period."
The act or process of applying paint to a surface.
"Painting the living room took much longer than we had anticipated."
To cover a surface with paint for decoration or protection.
"She is painting the fence white to match the house."