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  • writing brush; writing implement (pen, pencil etc) (CL: zhī , zhī )
  • brushstroke; stroke (in painting or calligraphy)
  • (bound form) style of writing; literary manner; technique of brushwork
  • (classifier) stroke of a Chinese character
  • (classifier) sum of money; financial transaction; piece of business
  • (literary) to write (with a brush or pen)

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 笔 (1 of 1) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 這些是筆。 These are pens.
  • 笔在桌上。 The pen is on the desk.
  • 你有筆嗎? Do you have a pen?
  • 笔在那儿。 There is a pen.
  • 那儿有笔? Where is a pen?

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