Xuan brush; writing brush from Xuancheng
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Xuan brush; writing brush produced in Xuancheng and Jingxian, Anhui, renowned for exquisite craftsmanship
Refers specifically to high-quality brushes from the Xuanzhou region, traditionally made from rabbit, weasel, or goat hair. One of the prized items alongside Xuan paper (宣纸).
Xuān宣
bǐ笔
yǔ与
Xuān宣
zhǐ纸
bìng并
chēng称
wén文
fáng房
sì四
bǎo宝
zhōng中
de的
zhēn珍
pǐn品
。
Xuan brushes and Xuan paper are both treasured items among the Four Treasures of the Study.
Zhè这
zhī支
Xuān宣
bǐ笔
shì是
yòng用
jīng精
xuǎn选
de的
tù兔
háo毫
zhì制
chéng成
de的
。
This Xuan brush is made from carefully selected rabbit hair.
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Xuān宣
bǐ笔
zhì制
zuò作
jì技
yì艺
yǐ已
bèi被
liè列
rù入
guó国
jiā家
jí级
fēi非
wù物
zhì质
wén文
huà化
yí遗
chǎn产
。
The craft of making Xuan brushes has been listed as a national intangible cultural heritage.