如椽之笔 — “A rafter-sized brush”
如椽之笔 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a powerful and masterful writing style or a writer capable of producing works of great significance and impact; describes vigorous and eloquent literary output or the act of recording momentous events”. Literally, “A rafter-sized brush”.
如椽之笔 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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Origin and Story of 如椽之笔
During the Eastern Jin Dynasty, Wang Xun was known for his quick wit and remarkable courage from a young age. By the age of 20, he served as the Chief Clerk under Grand Marshal Huan Wen. He was often praised for his eloquent speech and prolific writing.
One night, Wang Xun had a dream where someone presented him with a brush as thick as a rafter, which he interpreted as a premonition that he would soon undertake a major literary task.
The very next day, his dream came true when he was summoned to compose a memorial for Emperor Xiaowu of Jin.
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Open the tool →Questions about 如椽之笔
What does 如椽之笔 mean?
如椽之笔 (rú chuán zhī bǐ) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a powerful and masterful writing style or a writer capable of producing works of great significance and impact; describes vigorous and eloquent literary output or the act of recording momentous events”.
How do you pronounce 如椽之笔?
如椽之笔 is pronounced rú chuán zhī bǐ in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 如椽之笔 literally mean?
Literally, 如椽之笔 means “a rafter-sized brush”. It is used to mean “a powerful and masterful writing style or a writer capable of producing works of great significance and impact; describes vigorous and eloquent literary output or the act of recording momentous events”.
Where does 如椽之笔 come from?
如椽之笔 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 如椽之笔?
像椽子一般粗大的笔。比喻记录大事的手笔，也比喻笔力雄健的文词