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How to Say ‘Broken Sword's calligraphy’ in Simplified Chinese

残剑的这幅字

💬 Usage Tip: Combines the character's name with their creation of art.

🇨🇳 In China: Implies a deeper message or mastery embedded in the artwork.

Phrase Breakdown

残剑

这幅字

Word-by-Word Breakdown

残剑

[cán jiàn]

broken sword

Refers to a sword that is broken or incomplete.

Example

残剑的这幅字表达了他的心境。

The broken sword's piece of calligraphy expressed his state of mind.

[de]

apostrophe s, of

Used to indicate possession.

Example

残剑的这幅字表达了他的心境。

The broken sword's piece of calligraphy expressed his state of mind.

[zhè]

this (gesture to object)

Used to refer to something near in conversation.

Example

残剑的这幅字表达了他的心境。

The broken sword's piece of calligraphy expressed his state of mind.

[]

measure word for paintings

A classifier for paintings, photos, or pieces of calligraphy.

Example

残剑的这幅字表达了他的心境。

The broken sword's piece of calligraphy expressed his state of mind.

[]

characters, calligraphy

Refers to written characters or a piece of calligraphy.

Example

残剑的这幅字表达了他的心境。

The broken sword's piece of calligraphy expressed his state of mind.

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