吴带当风 — “To describe an exquisite and elegant artistic style”
吴带当风 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to describe an exquisite and elegant artistic style”. Particularly in painting, where elements like drapery appear to flow and flutter naturally as if moved by the wind, reminiscent of the Tang Dynasty painter Wu Daozi's masterful technique. It praises highly skilled and graceful artistic expression. Literally, “Wu's flowing sashes”.
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What does 吴带当风 mean?
吴带当风 (wú dài dāng fēng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to describe an exquisite and elegant artistic style”.
How do you pronounce 吴带当风?
吴带当风 is pronounced wú dài dāng fēng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 吴带当风 literally mean?
Literally, 吴带当风 means “Wu's flowing sashes”. It is used to mean “to describe an exquisite and elegant artistic style”.
What is the Chinese definition of 吴带当风?
唐画家吴道子善画佛像，笔势圆转，所画衣带如被风吹拂。后人以之称美其高超画技与飘逸的风格。