写意 xiěyìxièyì freehand brushwork Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents xiěyì freehand brushwork · freehand painting 写 寫 xiè [freehand painting style] (bound form) used in the term 写意 xièyì, referring to a freehand style of Chinese painting that emphasizes spirit over literal likeness意 yì adjectivenoun mood (bound form) mood; artistic charm; flavorxièyì comfortable 写 寫 xiě to vent to vent or pour out (emotions, melancholy, etc.) or to express one's feelings意 yì adjectivenoun mood (bound form) mood; artistic charm; flavorxiěyì express one's mind 写 寫 xiě to vent to vent or pour out (emotions, melancholy, etc.) or to express one's feelings意 yì verb desire (bound form) wish; desire; intention; heart's aim