毛笔 máobǐ writing brush
How to remember 毛笔: 毛 hair + 笔 pen = writing brush.
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How it is used
- A Chinese writing/painting brush - 用毛笔写字 (yòng máobǐ xiězì) to write with a brush.
- The tool of calligraphy (书法) and ink painting; contrast 钢笔 (fountain pen), 铅笔 (pencil).
- Literally 'hair brush' (毛 hair tip). Measure word 支/枝 (zhī).
- 毛笔字 (máobǐzì) = brush calligraphy.