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Wood carving (木雕) is traditional craft of turning wood 1． sculptures (雕塑) or other things. It’s about using special tools to make wood come to life by 2． (cut), shaping, and smoothing it, making it look artistic.

Even in ancient times, people 3． (start) carving wood using simple tools like 4． (stone) and bones. During the Warring States period, carving wood became really popular. This happened because there were lots of metal tools that made carving easier. In Beijing’s Palace Museum, there’s 5． famous sculpture called the Warring States Wooden Maid. This sculpture shows how skilled people were at carving wood back then. As time went on and we got 6． (good) tools, woodcarving got more and more improved.

When someone makes a wood carving, they 7． (one) draw out their design, pick the right kind of wood. Then 8． (careful) start carving it using sharp tools. It needs lots of care 9． patience because wood can get damaged if not handled gently. Finally, after the carving is done, they polish the wood carving to make it smooth and shiny.

Wood carving 10． (use) to make furniture, sculptures, and other things. These carvings also make spaces like homes or offices look nice and natural when they’ve put there.