vigor of strokes; strength of brushwork
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Meanings
1 sense · 5 examplesnoun
vigor or strength expressed in brushstrokes; power of calligraphic or artistic technique
literaryA specialized aesthetic term from calligraphy, painting, and literary criticism. It describes the physical and spiritual energy conveyed through artistic execution.
Zhè这
wèi位
shū书
fǎ法
jiā家
de的
bǐ笔
lì力
xióng雄
jiàn健
，
qì气
shì势
fēi非
fán凡
。
This calligrapher's brushwork is vigorous and possesses an extraordinary spirit.
Huà画
zhōng中
de的
shān山
shí石
bǐ笔
lì力
qiú遒
jìng劲
，
zhǎn展
xiàn现
le了
shēn深
hòu厚
de的
gōng功
lì力
。
The rocks in the painting are rendered with firm, powerful strokes, demonstrating profound skill.
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Tā他
de的
wén文
zhāng章
bǐ笔
lì力
shēn深
hòu厚
，
dú读
lái来
lìng令
rén人
zhèn震
hàn撼
。
His writing is powerful and profound, reading it is truly震撼ing.
Píng评
lùn论
jiā家
cháng常
cháng常
chēng称
zàn赞
tā他
wǎn晚
qī期
zuò作
pǐn品
de的
bǐ笔
lì力
。
Critics often praise the strength of brushwork in his late-period works.
Liàn练
hǎo好
shū书
fǎ法
，
shǒu首
xiān先
yào要
zhǎng掌
wò握
rú如
hé何
yùn运
yòng用
bǐ笔
lì力
。
To master calligraphy, one must first learn how to apply brush strength.