颜骨柳筋 — “Yan's bones, Liu's tendons”
颜骨柳筋 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “refers to the distinct yet powerful and vigorous calligraphic styles of Yan Zhenqing (Yan) and Liu Gongquan (Liu), characterized by strong strokes and robust structures. It is also used to generally describe exceptionally strong and excellent calligraphy”. Literally, “Yan's bones, Liu's tendons”.
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What does 颜骨柳筋 mean?
颜骨柳筋 (yán gǔ liǔ jīn) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “refers to the distinct yet powerful and vigorous calligraphic styles of Yan Zhenqing (Yan) and Liu Gongquan (Liu), characterized by strong strokes and robust structures. It is also used to generally describe exceptionally strong and excellent calligraphy”.
How do you pronounce 颜骨柳筋?
颜骨柳筋 is pronounced yán gǔ liǔ jīn in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 颜骨柳筋 literally mean?
Literally, 颜骨柳筋 means “Yan's bones, Liu's tendons”. It is used to mean “refers to the distinct yet powerful and vigorous calligraphic styles of Yan Zhenqing (Yan) and Liu Gongquan (Liu), characterized by strong strokes and robust structures. It is also used to generally describe exceptionally strong and excellent calligraphy”.
What is the Chinese definition of 颜骨柳筋?
指颜柳两家书法挺劲有力，但风格有所不同。也泛称书法极佳。同“颜筋柳骨”。