动笔

Traditional: 動筆

dòng bǐ

Dictionary entry

to put pen to paper; to start writing or painting

What does 动笔 mean?

动笔 (dòng bǐ) has the following dictionary meaning.

1to put pen to paper; to start writing or painting

Character breakdown

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动dòng(of sth) to move · to set in movement 笔bǐwriting brush; writing implement (pen, pencil etc) (CL:支[zhi1],枝[zhi1]) · brushstroke; stroke (in painting or calligraphy)

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How to pronounce 动笔

动笔

dòng bǐ

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