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毛笔 (máo bǐ): writing brush

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 5noun

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
writing brush
Characters
2
Part of speech
noun
HSK level
HSK 5

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • writing brush

Chinese explanation

  • 用动物的毛制成的笔,是中国传统的书写和绘画工具。笔头柔软,能写出粗细变化的线条,常用来写毛笔字或画国画。

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Character breakdown

HSK 3

hair

HSK 2

writing brush

Example sentences

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He used a writing brush to write a beautiful calligraphy piece.

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The tip of this writing brush is very fine, suitable for writing small regular script.

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Learning Chinese painting usually requires preparing a writing brush, ink, and rice paper.

,。

Grandpa has treasured an ancient writing brush and rarely uses it.

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Writing with a brush requires mastering the correct pen-holding posture.

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