风骨

風骨

fēnggǔ

noun #78,237

Meanings

1 strength of character
2 vigorous style (of art)
3 integrity / backbone

Characters

bone / backbone

Examples

他是个有风骨的读书人。

Tā shì gè yǒu fēnggǔ de dúshūrén.

He is a scholar with backbone.

这幅字很有风骨。

Zhè fú zì hěn yǒu fēnggǔ.

This calligraphy has strong character.

魏晋风骨一直被后世推崇。

Wèi-Jìn fēnggǔ yīzhí bèi hòushì tuīchóng.

The "Wei-Jin spirit" has long been admired by later generations.

Tips

history

Originally a literary-critical term from 刘勰's 《文心雕龙》 (6th century), prizing bone-strong structure and forceful expression. Later generalized to praise uncompromising character in people or vigor in calligraphy/painting.

Stroke Order

风 fēng

骨 gǔ