bǐ​gǎn

pen

  • created sense approved 笔杆/筆桿 · bǐ​gǎn · pen

    笔杆 / 筆桿

    bǐ​gǎn

    pen

    the act or profession of writing; used metonymically to refer to writing skill or a writer

    他靠耍笔杆子养家糊口。

    created sense

  • created sense approved 笔杆/筆桿 · bǐ​gǎn · shaft

    笔杆 / 筆桿

    bǐ​gǎn

    shaft

    the physical shaft or handle of a pen or writing brush

    这支毛笔的笔杆是用红木做的。

    noun

    created sense