Xuan paper; high-quality rice paper
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high-grade paper produced in Jingxian, Anhui Province, traditionally used for Chinese calligraphy and ink wash painting; Xuan paper
Known for its softness, durability, and excellent ink absorption. Historically named after Xuanzhou (宣州), the Tang Dynasty administrative region where Jingxian was located. Available in raw (生宣) and cooked (熟宣) varieties.
Zhè这
fú幅
huà画
shì是
yòng用
xuān宣
zhǐ纸
huà画
de的
。
This painting was done on Xuan paper.
Shū书
fǎ法
jiā家
gèng更
xǐ喜
huan欢
yòng用
shēng生
xuān宣
zhǐ纸
，
yīn因
wéi为
xī吸
mò墨
xìng性
hǎo好
。
Calligraphers prefer raw Xuan paper because of its excellent ink absorption.
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Ān安
huī徽
Jìng泾
xiàn县
shì是
xuān宣
zhǐ纸
de的
gù故
xiāng乡
。
Jingxian County in Anhui is the hometown of Xuan paper.
Qǐng请
bāng帮
wǒ我
ná拿
yī一
zhāng张
sì四
chǐ尺
de的
xuān宣
zhǐ纸
。
Please get me a sheet of four-foot Xuan paper.