笔
writing brush; writing style; stroke; unit for money
Meanings
7 senses · 32 examplesnoun
writing/drawing tool
Refers to various handheld tools for writing or drawing, from traditional brushes to modern pens.
I need a fountain pen to do my homework.
The traditional Chinese painting master uses a brush to create landscape paintings.
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The teacher asked us to prepare pencils and erasers.
Kids love to draw with colorful crayons.
This piece of chalk can be used to write on the blackboard.
noun
writing/drawing technique
literaryUsed to describe the style or skill of writing, painting, or literary creation.
The brushwork of this meticulous painting is very delicate.
The foreshadowing in this prose is very cleverly used.
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This writer's flawed writing section affected the quality of the entire novel.
He likes to use indirect writing to express subtle emotions.
This calligrapher's brushwork is vigorous and powerful.
verb
to write; to put in writing
Refers to the act of writing something down, often indicating the formality or authenticity of the writing.
Please write a thank-you letter on my behalf.
He wrote down his true thoughts frankly in his diary.
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This love letter was written by himself in person.
The journalist was invited to write this news report on behalf of others.
He formally wrote down the contract terms with a pen.
noun
handwriting; relic of writing
literaryRefers to the original writing or surviving works of a deceased person, especially famous writers or artists.
This is the posthumous handwriting of this poet.
This final work is the artist's last piece before his death.
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The museum collects the posthumous writings of many scholars.
This calligraphy work is his final piece in his later years.
Experts are identifying the posthumous handwriting of this ancient scholar.
noun
stroke (of Chinese characters)
Refers to the basic strokes that make up Chinese characters, including their order and form.
The teacher teaches us the correct stroke order of Chinese characters.
The stroke forms of this character are very complex.
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Children are practicing the basic strokes of Chinese characters.
Writing the stroke order incorrectly will affect the beauty of Chinese characters.
This rare character has more than twenty strokes.
measure word
unit for money; strokes; art works
Has three common usage scenarios: counting money/accounts/business, counting character strokes, and counting pieces of calligraphy or paintings.
I earned a decent income last month.
This company has three important business deals this year.
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The character "ren" (person) has two strokes.
He wrote a very beautiful piece of brush calligraphy.
This artist finished this work with just a few quick brushstrokes.
noun
surname Bi
Used as a family name in Chinese.
Mr. Bi is our new Chinese teacher.
Professor Bi teaches at Peking University.