chóng​zhuàn

insect script

虫篆 蟲篆 chóng​zhuàn
insect script
Wriggly form of written characters found on ancient bronzes and bells, resembling the shapes of insects or worms; one of the eight styles of writing in the Qin Dynasty
minor skill
A metaphor for an insignificant or minor skill, such as trivial literary compositions or calligraphy, often used in the phrase 虫篆小技 chóng​zhuàn​xiǎo​jì

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