piān
fēng

technical

Meaning of 偏锋

偏锋 means deflected or slanted brushstroke in calligraphy; indirect or side approach (in writing or speaking); a roundabout method. Pronounced piān fēng.

  • deflected or slanted brushstroke in calligraphy
  • indirect or side approach (in writing or speaking); a roundabout method

Definitions & Examples

Zhè
wèi
shū
jiā
de
xíng
shū
duō
yòng
piān
fēng
 
xiǎn
de
xiāo
piāo
 

This calligrapher often uses deflected brushstrokes in his running script, making it appear free and elegant.

Xué
shū
 
zhǎng
zhōng
fēng
piān
fēng
dōu
hěn
zhòng
yào
 

In learning calligraphy, mastering both centered and deflected brushstrokes is important.