How common it is
国画 is in the learner vocabulary list, so learn it through clear examples and short practice.
Pronunciation focus
Say guó huà slowly first, then repeat it in a short phrase. Listen for the tone shape.
Usage note
国画是中国传统绘画。
guó huà shì zhōng guó chuán tǒng huì huà。
国画 means traditional Chinese painting.
Context note
国画常用于艺术、文化和展览。
guó huà cháng yòng yú yì shù 、 wén huà hé zhǎn lǎn。
It is often used with art, culture, and exhibitions.
5 examples
她喜欢国画。
tā xǐ huan guó huà。
She likes Chinese painting.
老师给我们看了国画。
lǎo shī gěi wǒ men kàn le guó huà。
The teacher showed us Chinese paintings.
这幅国画很漂亮。
zhè fú guó huà hěn piào liang。
This Chinese painting is very beautiful.
他在学国画。
tā zài xué guó huà。
He is learning Chinese painting.
国画需要耐心。
guó huà xū yào nài xīn。
Chinese painting requires patience.
5 mini stories
他们去美术馆看国画。
tā men qù měi shù guǎn kàn guó huà。
They went to the art museum to see Chinese paintings.
老师说，国画有很多传统技法。
lǎo shī shuō， guó huà yǒu hěn duō chuán tǒng jì fǎ。
The teacher said Chinese painting has many traditional techniques.
她用毛笔画国画。
tā yòng máo bǐ huà guó huà。
She painted Chinese paintings with a brush.
国画里常有山水。
guó huà lǐ cháng yǒu shān shuǐ。
Chinese painting often includes landscapes.
孩子第一次接触国画。
hái zi dì yī cì jiē chù guó huà。
The child was exposed to Chinese painting for the first time.