vigorous; powerful; bold (esp. calligraphy, trees)
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vigorous and powerful; bold and forceful
literaryLiterary term often used to describe strong brushwork in calligraphy, sturdy old trees, or vigorous artistic style. Carries a positive connotation of strength and vitality.
Wáng王
Xī羲
zhī之
de的
shū书
fǎ法
bǐ笔
lì力
qiú遒
jìng劲
，
bèi被
yù誉
wéi为
"
shū书
shèng圣
"
。
Wang Xizhi's calligraphy has vigorous brushwork, earning him the title "Sage of Calligraphy."
Zhè这
fú幅
shān山
shuǐ水
huà画
fēng风
gǔ骨
qiú遒
jìng劲
，
zhǎn展
xiàn现
le了
běi北
fāng方
shān山
chuān川
de的
xióng雄
hún浑
qì气
shì势
。
This landscape painting has a vigorous spirit, displaying the majestic momentum of northern mountains and rivers.
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Shān山
dǐng顶
shàng上
nà那
kē棵
cāng苍
lǎo老
qiú遒
jìng劲
de的
gǔ古
sōng松
jiàn见
zhèng证
le了
wú无
shù数
lì历
shǐ史
biān变
qiān迁
。
That old and vigorous ancient pine on the mountain top has witnessed countless historical changes.
Tā他
de的
zì字
tǐ体
qiú遒
jìng劲
yǒu有
lì力
，
měi每
yī一
gè个
bǐ笔
huà画
dōu都
tòu透
zhe着
shēn深
hòu厚
de的
gōng功
dǐ底
。
His calligraphy style is vigorous and powerful, every stroke revealing profound skill.