如锥画沙 — “A calligraphic style characterized by even”
如锥画沙 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a calligraphic style characterized by even”. Firm, and rounded strokes, without sharp points, resembling marks made by a stylus on sand. Literally, “Like a stylus drawing in sand”.
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如锥画沙 Pronunciation and Pinyin
如锥画沙 Character Breakdown
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这位书法家的行书笔力雄厚，如锥画沙，圆润内敛，气韵生动。
The running script of this calligrapher exhibits powerful strokes, resembling a stylus drawing in sand, with a rounded and restrained quality, full of life and spirit.
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Open the tool →Questions about 如锥画沙
What does 如锥画沙 mean?
如锥画沙 (rú zhuī huà shā) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a calligraphic style characterized by even”.
How do you pronounce 如锥画沙?
如锥画沙 is pronounced rú zhuī huà shā in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 如锥画沙 literally mean?
Literally, 如锥画沙 means “Like a stylus drawing in sand”. It is used to mean “a calligraphic style characterized by even”.
What is the Chinese definition of 如锥画沙?
象用锥子在沙上画出来似的。形容书法笔力匀整而不露锋芒。