sheep-hair writing brush
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Meanings
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writing brush made of sheep or goat wool
Known for its softness and high ink absorption. Contrasts with 狼毫 (weasel-hair brush), which is stiff. Preferred for writing large characters or styles requiring soft strokes.
Zhè这
zhī支
yáng羊
háo毫
xī吸
mò墨
xìng性
hěn很
hǎo好
。
This sheep-hair brush has excellent ink absorption.
Chū初
xué学
zhě者
tōng通
cháng常
xiān先
liàn练
yáng羊
háo毫
，
yīn因
wèi为
gèng更
róng容
yì易
zhǎng掌
wò握
。
Beginners usually start practicing with sheep-hair brushes because they are easier to control.
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Yáng羊
háo毫
bǐ比
láng狼
háo毫
róu柔
ruǎn软
de得
duō多
。
Sheep-hair brushes are much softer than weasel-hair brushes.
Zhè这
wèi位
shū书
fǎ法
jiā家
piān偏
ài爱
yòng用
cháng长
fēng锋
yáng羊
háo毫
xiě写
xíng行
shū书
。
This calligrapher prefers to use long-tipped sheep-hair brushes for running script.