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ink; pigment; calligraphy; painting; knowledge; black
Meanings
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ink stick; writing/painting ink
Refers specifically to the solid ink stick used in traditional Chinese calligraphy and painting, or the liquid ink prepared from it.
He bought a high-quality ink stick.
There are ink slabs and ink sticks in the study.
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Grinding ink requires patience and skill.
The Four Treasures of the Study include brush, ink, paper, and ink slab.
This ink is too thick; we need to add some water.
noun
ink; pigment
A general term for various pigments used in writing, painting, or printing, including modern liquid inks.
Please help me buy a bottle of black ink.
This painter likes to use imported oil painting pigments.
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The printer has run out of ink; we need to replace the ink cartridge.
This colored ink has very bright colors.
Traditional Chinese painting often uses ink and watercolors.
noun
calligraphy and painting; artistic works
literaryMetaphorically refers to calligraphic works and paintings, especially valuable artistic creations.
The museum has collected many precious calligraphic works by ancient celebrities.
The posthumous paintings of this artist are currently on display at the auction house.
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His calligraphic works are regarded as treasures and deeply loved by collectors.
This exhibition brings together the artistic works of famous contemporary calligraphers and painters.
The old gentleman left several precious paintings before his death.
noun
knowledge; learning
literaryMetaphorically refers to knowledge, learning, or literacy abilities.
Don't be fooled by his ordinary appearance; he actually has no knowledge at all.
This scholar has profound knowledge and extensive learning.
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Although he didn't attend university, he is not without knowledge.
Reading can increase our knowledge and insights.
This person speaks exceptionally well; he is obviously a knowledgeable person.
noun
rule; standard; criterion
literaryOriginally refers to the inked string used by carpenters to mark straight lines, metaphorically meaning rules or standards.
Everything should follow certain rules.
He acts with principles and never violates moral standards.
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Law is the basic criterion for social behavior.
This project needs to be implemented strictly according to standards.
Without rules, nothing can be accomplished properly.
adjective
black; dark
Describes the color black or nearly black.
There are several black chrysanthemums planted in the garden, which are very elegant.
He always wears dark sunglasses when going out in summer.
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That black cat is almost invisible at night.
She is wearing a black cheongsam, looking very elegant.
Dark clouds are密布, and the sky has turned black.
verb
to embezzle; to be corrupt
literaryRefers to corruption or embezzlement, used in classical Chinese or formal contexts.
Throughout history, many corrupt officials were eventually punished.
This official was dismissed and investigated for embezzling public funds.
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He embezzled a large amount of state property during his term.
Ancient societies also had strict laws to punish corruption.
Building a clean government requires eliminating all corruption.
noun
tattoo punishment (ancient)
archaicRefers to an ancient punishment of tattooing the face or forehead with black ink as a permanent mark of conviction.
Tattoo punishment was one of the five punishments in ancient China.
He was punished with tattooing for his crime, leaving a permanent mark on his face.
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Tattoo punishment, also known as qing punishment, was common during the pre-Qin period.
Ancient novels often contain descriptions of tattoo punishment.
With social progress, the cruel punishment of tattooing was abolished.
noun
Mohist school (ancient Chinese philosophy)
literaryRefers to the Mohist school, an ancient Chinese philosophical school founded by Mozi.
Mohist thought emphasizes universal love and opposition to aggression.
Mozi was the founder of the Mohist school.
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During the Warring States period, Mohism and Confucianism were并称 prominent schools of thought.
Mohist theory made important contributions to ancient Chinese logical thought.
Studying Mohist thought helps understand ancient Chinese philosophy.
noun
a surname
Used as a Chinese family name.
My friend's surname is Mo, and his given name is Hua.
Mozi was a famous thinker in Chinese history, with the surname Mo and given name Di.
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The surname Mo is not very common in China.
May I ask your surname? My surname is Mo.
The surname Mo can be found in the