奋笔疾书 (fènbǐjíshū): to write furiously; to dash off…

Meanings

1 to write furiously; to dash off writing with vigor
2 to wield the pen with passion and speed

Characters

奋

fèn

to rouse; with spirit

Examples

他拿起笔，奋笔疾书起来。

Tā ná qǐ bǐ, fènbǐ jíshū qǐlái.

He picked up the pen and began writing furiously.

考场上，学生们奋笔疾书。

Kǎochǎng shàng, xuéshengmen fènbǐ jíshū.

In the exam hall, the students were writing at top speed.

Tips

usage

Describes spirited, rapid writing — often of an essay, article, or exam answer. 疾 here means 'fast', not 'illness'.

Stroke Order

奋 fèn

笔 bǐ

疾 jí

书 shū

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