写意 xiě yì

to suggest (rather than depict in detail)

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency 40140th word

Definitions

  1. 1. to suggest (rather than depict in detail)
  2. 2. freehand style of Chinese painting, characterized by bold strokes rather than accurate details

See also: xiè yì

Characters

Character Meaning
写 xiě HSK 1
to write
意 yì HSK 2
meaning; idea; thought