Definition
大笔 normally refers to a large sum of money when paired with 钱 (一大笔钱 'a large sum of money'). It can also describe a bold, decisive stroke in writing or drawing (大笔一挥 'with a stroke of the pen'), and is used as a respectful term for someone's handwriting or calligraphy in formal correspondence (如蒙大笔 'if I may trouble you for your valued writing'). As a noun, its meaning depends heavily on context and co-occurring words.
noun
a large sum (of money)usually with 钱a bold stroke (in writing or drawing)
n.
(noun, polite) your esteemed writing / handwriting
Examples
- 大笔。Tā huā le yí dà qián mǎi xià nà dòng fángzi.He spent a large sum of money to buy that house.
- 大笔，。dà yì huī, tā jiù xiě hǎo le duìlián.With a stroke of the pen, he finished writing the couplet.
- 大笔，。Qǐng nín liú xià dà, ràng wǒmen zhēncáng.Please leave your esteemed handwriting for us to treasure.
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