Definition
笔力 refers to the strength, vitality, and expressiveness of brushstrokes in Chinese calligraphy or painting — a quality that reflects the artist's skill and control. It can also describe the forcefulness and impact of written style in literature. The term carries cultural weight in traditional Chinese aesthetics, where the brush is seen as an extension of the artist's spirit.
n.
vigor and expressive power of brushstrokes in calligraphy or paintingforcefulness and impact of literary style
Examples
- 笔力，。Zhè fú huà de bǐ lì fēicháng xióngjiàn, kějiàn huàjiā gōnglì shēnhòu.The brushwork of this painting is exceptionally vigorous, showing the painter's deep skill.
- 笔力，。Tā de wénzhāng bǐ lì lǎodào, dú lái lìng rén zhéfú.His writing has a mature and forceful style that convinces the reader.
- 笔力，。Xué shūfǎ shǒuxiān yào liàn hǎo bǐ lì, bú shì yí wèi qiú xíngsì.When learning calligraphy, you must first practice the vigor of strokes, not just aim for formal resemblance.
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