手笔

手筆
shǒubǐ
noun #27,987

Meanings

  1. 1 sth written or painted in one's own hand
  2. 2 one's writing or painting style
  3. 3 the scale or manner in which one handles affairs

Examples

HSK 7-9
Zhè fú shūfǎ shì dàshī de qīn shǒubǐ, mízú-zhēnguì.
This calligraphy is the master's own handiwork, priceless.
HSK 7-9
Tā zuòshì de shǒubǐ hěn dà, yì chūshǒu jiùshì jǐ bǎi wàn.
She operates on a grand scale - whenever she makes a move, it's in the millions.

Tips

usage
手笔 has two main uses: (1) referring to someone's personal handwriting or artwork; (2) figuratively describing the scale or boldness of one's actions or spending, e.g. 大手笔 means 'a grand gesture' or 'big spending'.

Stroke Order

手 shǒu
笔 bǐ