筆 bǐ

writing brush; write; stroke

DEFINITIONS

  • writing brush
  • write
  • stroke
  • pen
  • pencil
  • writing brush
  • to write or compose
  • the strokes of Chinese characters
  • classifier for sums of money, deals
  • CL:支[zhi1],枝[zhi1]

WORDS

點睛之筆 diǎn jīng zhī bǐ the brush stroke that dots in the eyes (idiom); fig. to add the vital finishing touch; the crucial point that brings the subject to life; a few words to clinch the point
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