毛笔 (máo bǐ) — writing brush
Definition
毛笔 is the traditional Chinese writing brush used for calligraphy and ink painting — a specific kind of 笔, not a modern pen like 钢笔. Measure words: 枝 or 管.
noun
writing brush
Measure word · 枝, 管
Examples
- 毛笔。Tā sòng le wǒ yì zhī máo bǐ.He gave me a writing brush as a gift.
- 毛笔。Yé ye měi tiān yòng máo bǐ liàn zì.Grandpa practices calligraphy with a writing brush every day.
- 毛笔。Zhè guǎn máo bǐ shì péng you cóng zhōng guó dài lái de.This writing brush was brought from China by a friend.
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