How to Say ‘The brush glides across the rice paper to this point’ in Simplified Chinese
宣纸上走笔至此
💬 Usage Tip: 宣纸 (xuan-zhi) is a type of high-quality paper used in Chinese calligraphy.
Phrase Breakdown
宣纸
rice paper
A type of Chinese paper, excellent for ink painting and calligraphy.
她用宣纸练习书法。
She practices calligraphy on rice paper.
上走笔
writing with the brush
Referring to using a brush to write on paper.
画家在画布上走笔自如。
The painter brushes freely on the canvas.
至此
up to this point
Indicates something that has progressed to a certain point.
会议已进行至此，大家都累了。
The meeting has progressed to this point and everyone is tired.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
宣纸
[xuān zhǐ]
rice paper
A traditional type of paper used in Chinese painting and calligraphy.
宣纸上走笔至此，气韵生动。
The strokes on the rice paper are lively.
上
[shàng]
on
Indicating the surface or space something occupies.
我在桌子上写字。
I write on the table.
走
[zǒu]
to walk
Refers to the action of moving with your feet.
在宣纸上轻轻走笔。
Gently walk the brush on the rice paper.
笔
[bǐ]
brush
A tool used for writing or painting, especially in calligraphy.
用毛笔在宣纸上走笔。
Use a brush to write on rice paper.
至
[zhì]
to this
Indicating a specific point or moment reached.
到此为止。
Up to this point.
此
[cǐ]
this
Referring to something nearby or mentioned.
至此结束。
Conclude at this point.
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