书法

shū fǎ

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 5 Noun Rare

Definitions

1. calligraphy
2. handwriting
3. penmanship

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Word relationships

Register variants

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硬笔

yìng bǐ

generic term for hard writing instruments such as quill pens, fountain pens, ball pens and pencils, as opposed to writing brushes

hard-tipped pen calligraphy, as opposed to traditional brush calligraphy

Related words

2 items

书画

shū huà

painting and calligraphy

painting and calligraphy as combined arts

篆刻

zhuàn kè

to carve a seal

seal carving, often studied alongside calligraphy

Usage notes

Common mistakes

书法 refers to the art of calligraphy, not ordinary handwriting (字迹 or 笔迹).

Example Sentences

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书法是一种艺术。

Calligraphy is an art form.

他的书法功力非常深厚。

His calligraphy skill is very profound.

他对书法很精。

He is very proficient in calligraphy.

他是一位典型的文人，喜欢诗词和书法。

He is a typical literatus, fond of poetry and calligraphy.

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Words Containing 书法

书法家

shū fǎ jiā

calligrapher

Child Words of 书法

book

France

书法