奋笔疾书

奮筆疾書

fènbǐ-jíshū

idiom #93,309

Meanings

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

Characters

to rouse; with spirit

Examples

HSK 3

他拿起笔，奋笔疾书起来。

Tā náqǐ bǐ, fènbǐ-jíshū qǐlái.

He picked up the pen and began writing furiously.

HSK 4

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