Definition
水笔 is a Chinese word that can refer to different types of writing or painting instruments depending on context. Historically it meant a stiff-haired writing brush used in Chinese calligraphy or a water-color paintbrush. In modern usage, especially in Taiwan and some regions, it can also mean a fountain pen. The exact meaning depends on the context, so pay attention to whether the discussion is about traditional art or modern stationery.
n.
stiff-haired writing brush (for calligraphy)water-color paintbrushfountain pen
Examples
- 水笔。Tā yòng shuǐ bǐ huà le yì fú shuǐmò huà.He used a water-color paintbrush to paint an ink wash painting.
- 水笔。Zhè zhī shuǐ bǐ xiě chūlái de zì hěn xì.The characters written with this fountain pen are very fine.
- 楷。Shūfǎjiā xǐhuan yòng shuǐ bǐ liànxí kǎishū.Calligraphers like to practice regular script with a stiff-haired brush.
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