diāo​lán​yù​qì

carved railings and jade steps

  1. to carve
    to carve or engrave; to decorate with carvings
  2. railing
    (bound form) railing; fence; balustrade
  3. noun
    jade
    precious stone that is hard, translucent, and lustrous, including both nephrite and jadeite; used for jewelry and carving
  4. steps
    (literary) stone steps or a flight of stairs, as seen in the phrase 雕栏玉砌 diāo​lán​yù​qì.