动笔 (dòng bǐ) — to start writing; to put pen to paper
Definition
动笔 (dòng bǐ) is a separable verb meaning 'put pen to paper' / 'start writing' — it emphasizes the moment of beginning to write, often in contrast to thinking or planning first.
verb
to start writingto put pen to paper
Examples
- 动笔。Wǒ hěn jiǔ méi yǒu dòng bǐ le.I haven't started writing for a long time.
- ，。Tā dòng le yí cì bǐ, jiù xiě wán le.He started writing once and finished it.
- 动笔？Nǐ shén me shí hou kāi shǐ dòng bǐ?When will you start writing?
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