to put pen to paper; to start writing
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1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to put pen (or brush) to paper; to start writing or drawing
Often implies the moment of starting to write or paint, sometimes after hesitation or preparation. Used in both literal and figurative contexts.
Tā他
sī思
kǎo考
le了
hěn很
jiǔ久
cái才
luò落
bǐ笔
。
He thought for a long time before finally putting pen to paper.
Tā他
de的
huà画
shì是
zài在
xiān先
yǒu有
le了
shēng生
huó活
tǐ体
yàn验
ér而
hòu后
cái才
luò落
bǐ笔
de的
。
His painting was only started after he had first gained life experience.
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Zhè这
piān篇
wén文
zhāng章
wǒ我
yī一
luò落
bǐ笔
jiù就
tíng停
bù不
xià下
lái来
le了
。
Once I started writing this article, I couldn't stop.
Huà画
jiā家
zài在
huà画
bù布
shàng上
qīng轻
qīng轻
luò落
bǐ笔
，
gōu勾
lè勒
chū出
yī一
dào道
yōu优
měi美
de的
hú弧
xiàn线
。
The painter lightly put brush to canvas, sketching out a graceful curve.