靺
ink; learning; a surname
Meanings
4 senses · 9 examplesnoun
ink (for writing or painting)
Traditionally refers to solidified ink sticks which are ground with water, but also used for liquid ink.
He is grinding an ink stick.
This landscape painting uses light ink wash.
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Please sign in black ink.
noun
learning; knowledge; literacy
literaryUsed in literary contexts to refer to scholarly pursuits or being literate.
He is an utterly uneducated person (literally: has not a dot of ink in his chest).
This old gentleman is very learned.
noun
ink stick (the solid form)
Refers specifically to the solid, shaped ink used in traditional Chinese calligraphy and painting.
He has collected an antique ink stick from the Qing Dynasty.
Huizhou ink is one of the four famous types of ink sticks in China.
noun
a surname
neutralMozi (Master Mo) was a famous ancient Chinese philosopher.
The principal of our school's surname is Mo.