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硬筆

简硬笔 · 繁硬筆

Mandarin · pinyin yìng bǐ

generic term for hard writing instruments such as quill pens, fountain pens, ball pens and pencils, as opposed to writing brushes

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硬: yìng · hard, firm, strong; obstinate
筆: bǐ · writing brush; write; stroke
笔: bǐ · writing brush; write; stroke

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4–3 · ying4 bi3

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ngaang6 bat1

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noun

hard-tipped writing utensil (such as a pencil, fountain pen or ballpoint pen)

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