走蚓惊蛇 — “Describes agile”
走蚓惊蛇 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “describes agile”. Swift, and vigorous brushstrokes, particularly in calligraphy or painting, conveying a dynamic and lively quality. Literally, “running earthworm startling snake”.
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他的书法笔势如走蚓惊蛇，行云流水般一气呵成。
His calligraphy brushstrokes were as nimble and dynamic as a startled snake, flowing in one continuous motion like moving clouds and water.
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What does 走蚓惊蛇 mean?
走蚓惊蛇 (zǒu yǐn jīng shé) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “describes agile”.
How do you pronounce 走蚓惊蛇?
走蚓惊蛇 is pronounced zǒu yǐn jīng shé in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 走蚓惊蛇 literally mean?
Literally, 走蚓惊蛇 means “running earthworm startling snake”. It is used to mean “describes agile”.
What is the Chinese definition of 走蚓惊蛇?
蚓：蚯蚓。跑着的蚯蚓，惊走的蛇。形容矫健迅捷的笔势