bǐ​lì

vigor of strokes

  • created sense approved 笔力/筆力 · bǐ​lì · vigor of strokes — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    笔力 / 筆力

    bǐ​lì

    vigor of strokes

    The physical or artistic vigor expressed through brushstrokes in calligraphy or painting

    笔 (literal) → 笔/筆 · bǐ · writing style 力 (literal) → 力 · lì · strength

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  • created sense approved 笔力/筆力 · bǐ​lì · literary vigor — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    笔力 / 筆力

    bǐ​lì

    literary vigor

    The energy, momentum, or expressive power of a piece of writing, or a writer's skill and proficiency in composition

    笔 (literal) → 笔/筆 · bǐ · writing style 力 (literal) → 力 · lì · influence

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