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Word · Noun

Huizhou inkstick

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Meanings

1 sense · 3 examples
1.

noun

inkstick produced in Huizhou

formal

Specifically refers to high-quality, traditional solid inksticks historically produced in the Huizhou region (present-day Anhui province and parts of Jiangxi). Renowned for its fine craftsmanship, rich black color, and pleasant fragrance, it is a key component of the 'Four Treasures of the Study' (文房四宝).

Zhè这
kuài块
huī徽
mò墨
zhì质
dì地
xì细
nì腻
 ,
mò墨
sè色
wū乌
hēi黑
guāng光
liàng亮
 。

This Huizhou inkstick has a fine texture and produces a deep, glossy black ink.

Shōu收
cáng藏
jiā家
zhèng正
zài在
pāi拍
mài卖
yī一
tào套
qīng清
dài代
de的
gǔ古
fǎ法
huī徽
mò墨
 。

A collector is auctioning a set of antique Huizhou inksticks from the Qing dynasty, made using ancient methods.

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Xué学
xí习
shū书
fǎ法
shí时
 ,
lǎo老
shī师
jiàn建
yì议
wǒ我
men们
yòng用
hǎo好
yī一
diǎn点
de的
huī徽
mò墨
 。

When learning calligraphy, the teacher suggested we use a better quality Huizhou inkstick.