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How to Say ‘At the base of the vase, Han-style calligraphy imitates’ in Traditional Chinese

在瓶底書漢隸仿

🇹🇼 In Taiwan: This references the intricate art of calligraphy, often found on ancient Chinese ceramics.

Phrase Breakdown

在瓶底

書漢隸仿

Word-by-Word Breakdown

[zài]

in

Indicating the presence or position within something.

Example

在瓶底書漢隸仿記錄了時代故事。

In the bottom of the bottle, the Han Li style imitates records of stories of the time.

[píng]

bottle

A container with a narrow neck, used for storing drinks or other liquids.

Example

在瓶底書漢隸仿記錄了時代故事。

In the bottom of the bottle, the Han Li style imitates records of stories of the time.

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bottom

The lowest part or point of anything.

Example

在瓶底書漢隸仿記錄了時代故事。

In the bottom of the bottle, the Han Li style imitates records of stories of the time.

[shū]

write

To form letters or numbers on a surface.

Example

在瓶底書漢隸仿記錄了時代故事。

In the bottom of the bottle, the Han Li style imitates records of stories of the time.

漢隸

[hàn lì]

Han Li

A calligraphic style from ancient China.

Example

在瓶底書漢隸仿記錄了時代故事。

In the bottom of the bottle, the Han Li style imitates records of stories of the time.

仿

[fǎng]

imitation

The action of using someone or something as a model.

Example

在瓶底書漢隸仿記錄了時代故事。

In the bottom of the bottle, the Han Li style imitates records of stories of the time.

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