fine (/wonderful)workmanship that puts nature to shame; skillful handiwork that rivals nature; superb craftsmanship excelling nature
❍ 妃子～，何须更乞？ (洪昇《长生殿》)You are already cleverer than any heavenly weaving maid. What more do you have to ask for?/人人都称赞说老艺人的手艺～。Everybody praised the old artist saying that his superb craftsmanship excelled nature.
巧夺天工
so wonderful in workmanship as to excel nature
国家大剧院的建筑艺术～。The Grand National Theatre is really superb in architecture.
巧夺天工qiǎo duó tiān ɡōnɡ
人工的精巧胜过了自然。形容技艺精巧。divine skill, Art improve nature. Art beats nature.