fēnggǔ

风骨

Word · NounTraditional風骨

moral integrity; vigorous artistic style

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Meanings

2 senses · 5 examples
1.

noun

moral integrity; strength of character; unyielding backbone

Describes a person's inherent nobility, moral fortitude, and refusal to compromise principles, especially in the face of power or adversity.

Tā他
wéi为
rén人
hěn很
yǒu有
fēng风
gǔ骨
 ,
cóng从
bù不
xiàng向
quán权
guì贵
dī低
tóu头
 。

He is a man of great integrity, never bowing to the powerful.

Zhè这
wèi位
lǎo老
jiào教
shòu授
yī一
shēng生
fēng风
gǔ骨
lǐn凛
rán然
 ,
lìng令
rén人
jìng敬
pèi佩
 。

This old professor maintained an awe-inspiring moral backbone throughout his life, commanding deep respect.

2.

noun

vigorous and forceful style (in literature, calligraphy, or painting)

literary

An aesthetic term in Chinese art criticism describing works that possess structural strength, bold strokes, and powerful momentum, often associated with the Wei and Jin dynasties' literary spirit.

Tā他
de的
shū书
fǎ法
zuò作
pǐn品
fēng风
gǔ骨
xióng雄
jiàn健
 ,
bǐ笔
lì力
qiú遒
jìng劲
 。

His calligraphy possesses a vigorous style with powerful brushwork.

Zhè这
piān篇
wén文
zhāng章
yǒu有
wèi魏
jìn晋
fēng风
gǔ骨
 ,
dú读
lái来
lìng令
rén人
zhèn振
fèn奋
 。

This article carries the vigorous spirit of the Wei and Jin dynasties, inspiring to read.

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Huà画
jiā家
zhuī追
qiú求
de的
shì是
yī一
zhǒng种
cāng苍
liáng凉
de的
fēng风
gǔ骨
zhī之
měi美
 。

The painter pursues a desolate beauty of vigorous style.