stiff-haired brush; fountain pen (dialect)
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesnoun
stiff-haired writing brush (for small regular script); watercolor brush
Refers specifically to brushes with relatively stiff bristles suitable for detailed calligraphy or watercolor painting.
This stiff brush is very suitable for writing small regular script.
The painter dipped the watercolor brush in pigment and gently applied it to the paper.
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You need to use a stiff-haired brush for small characters; soft brushes don't allow good control of the strokes.
noun
fountain pen;自来水笔
dialectRegional/dialect usage, particularly common in older generations or certain dialect areas to refer to fountain pens (self-inking pens) as opposed to traditional ink brushes.
My grandfather's generation called fountain pens 'shuǐbǐ'.
This old-fashioned fountain pen is a keepsake from my father.
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Back then, having a fountain pen was considered quite fashionable.