笔头

筆頭

bǐtóu

noun #30,509

Meanings

1 tip of a pen / pen nib
2 writing skill / written form (as opposed to oral)

Characters

Examples

他的笔头功夫很好。

Tā de bǐtóu gōngfu hěn hǎo.

His writing skill is very strong.

笔头有点干了。

Bǐtóu yǒudiǎn gàn le.

The pen tip is a bit dry.

Tips

usage

Two layered senses: literal 'pen tip' (the nib) and figurative 'written ability.' 笔头功夫 (writing chops) contrasts with 口头功夫 (speaking chops) — schools and bosses praise people who are strong 笔头 vs. those who are 口头 stars.

Stroke Order

笔 bǐ

头 tóu