majestic and winding (of mountains); lively and unrestrained (of calligraphy strokes)
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majestic and winding; grand and undulating
literaryUsed in literary contexts to describe the grand, dragon-like appearance of mountain ranges.
Looking at the mountain range from afar, it is majestic and winding, with extraordinary grandeur.
The flow of the mountains in this landscape painting is truly majestic and winding.
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lively and unrestrained; with graceful, flowing strokes
literaryA common compliment in Chinese calligraphy criticism, praising the dynamism and artistic freedom of the brushwork.
The great calligrapher's cursive script is truly lively and unrestrained, an absolutely breathtaking sight.
The characters he inscribed on the plaque are written with lively and unrestrained strokes, full of vigor.
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Don't just focus on fancy, flowing strokes; writing characters clearly is the most important thing.