笺
annotation; letter paper; letter
Meanings
3 senses · 15 examplesnoun
annotation; commentary; notes
literaryUsed in literary or academic contexts to refer to explanatory notes on texts.
This ancient book has annotations from many famous scholars.
Annotations can help readers understand complex classical Chinese.
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He is writing an annotated commentary on the Book of Songs.
This annotated draft explains the allusions in the poem in detail.
Commentary and exegesis are an important part of traditional scholarship.
noun
letter paper; notepaper; writing paper
literaryRefers to special, often elegant paper used for writing letters or inscriptions.
She chose a beautiful decorated letter paper to write to her friend.
There are memo pads of various colors in the study.
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This letter paper has a faint scent of sandalwood.
He used a brush to inscribe a poem on red writing paper.
Please write your message on the notepaper, and I will reply.
noun
letter; correspondence; epistle
literaryA literary term for a letter or written communication.
Ancient scholars often corresponded with each other through letters.
I treasure every letter he wrote to me back then.
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Their deep friendship was revealed in their correspondence.
This letter is an important historical material for studying his life.
He was very excited to receive a letter from a distant friend.