Meaning of 入木三分
入木三分 means (of calligraphy) forceful and vigorous; written with penetrating strength; (of analysis, criticism, or insight) penetrating; profound; incisive; keen. Pronounced rù mù sān fēn.
- (of calligraphy) forceful and vigorous; written with penetrating strength
- (of analysis, criticism, or insight) penetrating; profound; incisive; keen
Definitions & Examples
Wáng王
Xī羲
zhī之
de的
shū书
fǎ法
rù入
mù木
sān三
fēn分
，
bǐ笔
lì力
xióng雄
jiàn健
。
Wang Xizhi's calligraphy was powerful and vigorous, with penetrating strength.
Zhè这
fú幅
zì字
xiě写
de得
rù入
mù木
sān三
fēn分
，
zhēn真
shì是
lì力
tòu透
zhǐ纸
bèi背
。
These characters are written with such penetrating force that the ink seems to seep through the paper.
Tā他
de的
bǐ笔
chù触
rù入
mù木
sān三
fēn分
，
zhǎn展
xiàn现
le了
shēn深
hòu厚
de的
gōng功
dǐ底
。
His brushwork is powerful and vigorous, demonstrating profound skill.