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xià下bǐ笔chéng成wén文

To write quickly and skillfully; to be a prolific and talented writer whose thoughts flow effortlessly onto paper.

他自幼饱读诗书,如今下笔成文,文章篇篇精彩。
Having read extensively since childhood, he now writes quickly and skillfully, producing brilliant articles.

Era:

Early Modern

Frequency:

Synonym:

下笔成篇、出口成章

Story:

During the Three Kingdoms period, Cao Zhi, Cao Cao's youngest son, was exceptionally intelligent. He had read numerous books and was both quick and excellent at composing essays.

Cao Cao once deliberately tested him, stating that he could speak and compose essays on the spot. After they toured the Bronze Sparrow Terrace, Cao Zhi quickly wrote 'Ode to the Bronze Sparrow Terrace', which earned him Cao Cao's praise.

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