begin to write; put pen to paper
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to begin to write or draw; to put pen to paper
Emphasizes the moment of starting to write or paint. Often used to describe writing ability, hesitation, or fluency.
Tā他
wén文
sī思
mǐn敏
jié捷
，
xià下
bǐ笔
qiān千
yán言
。
He is quick-witted and can write a thousand words effortlessly.
Xiě写
wén文
zhāng章
qián前
yào要
xiǎng想
hǎo好
le了
zài再
xià下
bǐ笔
。
Think carefully before you start writing an article.
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Miàn面
duì对
zhè这
gè个
tí题
mù目
，
wǒ我
bù不
zhī知
cóng从
hé何
xià下
bǐ笔
。
Facing this topic, I don't know where to begin writing.