figurine

/'figjuri:n/

Thân thiện

A child carefully places a porcelain figurine on a high shelf.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A small carved or molded figure, typically representing a human, animal, or deity, often used for decoration or as a collectible.

Usage

• The word "figurine" is used to describe a small, three-dimensional statuette. It is a countable noun.
• It is commonly used in contexts related to art, collecting, decoration, and hobbies (e.g., porcelain figurines, action figure figurines).

Examples

• She collects delicate porcelain figurines of birds.
• The ancient tomb contained several clay figurines.
• He placed a small ceramic figurine on the bookshelf.

Advanced Usage

• "Figurine" in collecting: Often specifies the material or theme (e.g., , ).
• Cultural/Religious figurines: Refers to small statues used in rituals or as devotional objects (e.g., ).

Variants and Related Words

• Statuette (n): A very similar term, often used interchangeably with "figurine," though "statuette" can sometimes imply a slightly more formal or artistic piece.
• Figure (n): A broader term that can mean a shape, a number, or a representation of a person. A "figurine" is a specific type of small figure.

Synonyms

• Statuette: A small statue.
• Ornament: A decorative object, which can include figurines.
• Idol: A statue or representation of a god used as an object of worship (can be a figurine in some contexts).

Antonyms

• Colossus: A statue that is much larger than life size.
• Monument: A large structure, such as a statue, built to commemorate a person or event.

Related Phrases and Collocations

• Porcelain figurine: A figurine made of fine, delicate ceramic.
• Action figure: A poseable figurine, often of a character from movies or comics.
• Lead figurine: A figurine made from lead, common in historical toy soldiers.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a small carved or molded figure

Từ đồng nghĩa

• statuette