彫刻

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: Written 彫刻 and read ちょうこく, it denotes both the art of carving or shaping material and the sculpture produced.
• Basic usage: It names a bird-shaped work in a plaza and the act of carving a fine pattern into wood.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Artwork versus act of carving
  • Context distinguishes the finished object from the process used to create it.