yìshù

art

The Chinese term '艺术'(yìshù) is used exactly like 'art' in English. It generally refers to the manifestation of human creativity and imagination, typically in a visual form such as painting or sculpture, producing works to be appreciated primarily for their beauty or emotional power. It can be used in various contexts just like in English, such as 'visual 艺术'(visual art), 'contemporary 艺术'(contemporary art) etc.