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悬针
xuán​zhēn

upright stroke

Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents
  • 悬针垂露 xuán​zhēn​chuí​lù two vertical stroke styles
    A calligraphy term referring to the two main ways to write a vertical stroke: [[悬针|懸針|xuan2 zhen1]] where the tip is tapered to a sharp point, and [[垂露|垂露|chui2 lu4]] where the tip is rounded like a water droplet.