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鹊返鸾回
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鹊返鸾回

鹊返鸾回 — “To describe calligraphy or writing that is elegant”

鹊返鸾回 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to describe calligraphy or writing that is elegant”. Spirited, and vibrant, as if magpies are soaring and luan birds are circling. Literally, “Magpie returns, luan revolves”.

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鹊返鸾回 Pronunciation and Pinyin

鹊返鸾回 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
鹊
què13magpie
返
fǎn7return or go back
鸾
luán11mythical auspicious bird
回
huí6return, reply, revolve

Example Sentence with 鹊返鸾回

这位书法家的笔法如行云流水,鹊返鸾回,每一笔都充满生命力。
The calligrapher's brushwork flows like moving clouds and flowing water, elegant and spirited, with every stroke full of vitality.

Idioms Related to 鹊返鸾回

More idioms starting with 鹊

  • què鹊fǎn反luán鸾jīng惊vivid and dynamic calligraphy
  • 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

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Questions about 鹊返鸾回

What does 鹊返鸾回 mean?

鹊返鸾回 (què fǎn luán huí) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to describe calligraphy or writing that is elegant”.

How do you pronounce 鹊返鸾回?

鹊返鸾回 is pronounced què fǎn luán huí in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 鹊返鸾回 literally mean?

Literally, 鹊返鸾回 means “Magpie returns, luan revolves”. It is used to mean “to describe calligraphy or writing that is elegant”.

What is the Chinese definition of 鹊返鸾回?

形容字写得神采飞动,如盘旋往复的鹊鸟和鸾鸟。

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