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筆鋒

简笔锋 · 繁筆鋒

Mandarin · pinyin bǐ fēng

the tip of a writing brush
vigor of style in writing
stroke
touch

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筆: bǐ · writing brush; write; stroke
鋒: Look up this written character
笔: bǐ · writing brush; write; stroke
锋: fēng · point of spear, sharp point

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3–1 · bi3 feng1

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noun

tip of a calligraphy brush
vigor of style in writing or painting; stroke; touch
vigor of a stroke (in Chinese calligraphy)

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