yàn​tián

inkstone

  • created sense approved 砚田/硯田 · yàn​tián · inkstone

    砚田 / 硯田

    yàn​tián

    inkstone

    an ink stone used for grinding and containing ink

    他在砚田里细细研墨,准备开始练书法。

    noun

    created sense

  • created sense approved 砚田/硯田 · yàn​tián · literary livelihood

    砚田 / 硯田

    yàn​tián

    literary livelihood

    writing or scholarly work as a means of making a living

    他大半辈子辛苦耕耘砚田,以稿费维持家计。

    noun

    created sense