A powerful and influential literary work or a forceful, significant writing style, often used to describe writing that documents important historical events or has a profound impact. It metaphorically refers to a writing brush as large as a roof beam, symbolizing its immense weight and importance.
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During the Eastern Jin Dynasty, there was a literatus named Wang Xun who was exceptionally quick-witted and courageous from a young age. At 20, he served as the Master of Records for Grand Marshal Huan Wen. He was known for his eloquent speech and his ability to compose essays effortlessly.
One night, Wang Xun had a dream in which someone presented him with a writing brush as massive as a roof beam. He took this as a premonition that he was about to undertake a significant literary task.
The very next day, he was indeed summoned to write a eulogy for Emperor Xiaowu of Jin, confirming the ominous dream. This incident became the origin of the idiom "如椽大笔," metaphorically referring to powerful and impactful writing, especially that which records major events.