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鹊反鸾惊
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鹊反鸾惊 — “Describes calligraphy or writing that is exceptionally vivid”

鹊反鸾惊 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “describes calligraphy or writing that is exceptionally vivid”. Vibrant, and dynamic, as if imbued with life and spirit, resembling the graceful and agile movements of flying birds like turning magpies and startled luan birds. Literally, “Magpie turning back, luan bird startled”.

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鹊反鸾惊 Pronunciation and Pinyin

鹊反鸾惊 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
鹊
què13magpie
反
fǎn4reverse, opposite, anti
鸾
luán11mythical auspicious bird
惊
jīng11startle, alarm, surprise

Example Sentence with 鹊反鸾惊

他的书法作品笔走龙蛇,鹊反鸾惊,每一笔都充满了生命力
His calligraphy works are as if dragons are flying and snakes are slithering, with characters as vivid and dynamic as turning magpies and startled luan birds; every stroke is full of vitality.

Idioms Related to 鹊反鸾惊

More idioms starting with 鹊

  • què鹊lěi垒cháo巢jiū鸠Usurp another's property or position
  • què鹊cháo巢jiū鸠zhǔ主usurp another's home or position
  • què鹊cháo巢jiū鸠zhàn佔usurp another's home or position
  • què鹊cháo巢jiū鸠zhàn占usurp another's home or position
  • què鹊cháo巢jiū鸠jū居unlawfully seize another's property
  • què鹊cháo巢jiū鸠jù据usurp another's property or position
  • què鹊cháo巢jiū鸠jù踞usurp another's property
  • què鹊xiào笑jiū鸠wǔ舞joyful celebration and harmony
  • què鹊fǎn返luán鸾huí回elegant and spirited calligraphy

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Questions about 鹊反鸾惊

What does 鹊反鸾惊 mean?

鹊反鸾惊 (què fǎn luán jīng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “describes calligraphy or writing that is exceptionally vivid”.

How do you pronounce 鹊反鸾惊?

鹊反鸾惊 is pronounced què fǎn luán jīng in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 鹊反鸾惊 literally mean?

Literally, 鹊反鸾惊 means “Magpie turning back, luan bird startled”. It is used to mean “describes calligraphy or writing that is exceptionally vivid”.

What is the Chinese definition of 鹊反鸾惊?

形容字写得神采飞动,如盘旋往复的鹊鸟和鸾鸟。同“鹊返鸾回”。

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