línchí

临池

Word · VerbTraditional臨池

practice calligraphy

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Meanings

1 sense · 3 examples
1.

verb

to practice calligraphy; to learn calligraphy by diligent practice

literary

Literary term specifically for the act of practicing calligraphy, often implying perseverance and dedication. It carries a cultural and historical nuance.

Tā他
zì自
yòu幼
lín临
chí池
 ,
zhōng终
chéng成
yī一
dài代
shū书
fǎ法
dà大
jiā家
 。

He practiced calligraphy from a young age and eventually became a great master of the art.

Zhè这
fú幅
zì字
gōng功
lì力
shēn深
hòu厚
 ,
kě可
jiàn见
zuò作
zhě者
lín临
chí池
zhī之
gōng功
 。

This calligraphy work shows deep skill, revealing the author's diligent practice.

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Xué学
xí习
shū书
fǎ法
méi没
yǒu有
jié捷
jìng径
 ,
wéi唯
yǒu有
jiān坚
chí持
lín临
chí池
 。

There is no shortcut to learning calligraphy; one must persistently practice.