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woodblock printing

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A technique for printing text, images or patterns used widely throughout East Asia and originating in China in antiquity as a method of printing on textiles and later paper.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

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Synonyms: block printing

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: relief printing

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Across languages

Translations

11 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 雕版印刷 (diāobǎn yìnshuā) — technique for printing text, images or patterns
  • Chinese Mandarin: 雕版印刷術 /雕版印刷术 (diāobǎn yìnshuāshù) — technique for printing text, images or patterns
  • Danish: bloktryk — technique for printing text, images or patterns
  • Dutch: blokdruk — technique for printing text, images or patterns
  • Finnish: puupiirrospaino — technique for printing text, images or patterns
  • French: impression au bloc de bois — technique for printing text, images or patterns
  • German: Blockdruck — technique for printing text, images or patterns
  • Japanese: 木版 (mokuhan) — technique for printing text, images or patterns
  • Polish: druk na tkaninie — technique for printing text, images or patterns
  • Portuguese: xilogravura — technique for printing text, images or patterns
  • Spanish: impresión xilográfica — technique for printing text, images or patterns