点睛之笔

Traditional: 點睛之筆

diǎn jīng zhī bǐ

Dictionary entry

the brush stroke that dots in the eyes (idiom); fig. to add the vital finishing touch

What does 点睛之笔 mean?

点睛之笔 (diǎn jīng zhī bǐ) has the following dictionary meaning.

1the brush stroke that dots in the eyes (idiom); fig. to add the vital finishing touch

2the crucial point that brings the subject to life

3a few words to clinch the point

Character breakdown

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点diǎnto touch briefly; to tap · to mark with a dot; to check off (on a list)睛jīngeye; eyeball 之zhī(possessive particle, literary equivalent of 的[de5]) · him 笔bǐwriting brush; writing implement (pen, pencil etc) (CL:支[zhi1],枝[zhi1]) · brushstroke; stroke (in painting or calligraphy)

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点睛之笔

diǎn jīng zhī bǐ

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