趯 (tì) - To leap & to jump
趯 · tì
To leap;
to jump;
to spring;
a calligraphy stroke technique where the brush is lifted with a swift, sharp movement.
To leapto jumpto spring
Usage highlights
Calligraphy lifting strokeTo leap suddenlyJumping movementRapid springingBrush lifting techniqueLeaping insect
Usage & contexts
Examples
- The calligrapher executed the sharp lifting stroke (趯) perfectly.
- The grasshopper made a sudden leap (趯跃).
- In Chinese calligraphy, the 趯 technique requires precise brush control.
- He demonstrated the jumping movement (趯动) in the martial arts form.
Collocations
- Calligraphy lifting stroke(趯笔)
- To leap suddenly(趯跃)
- Jumping movement(趯动)
- Rapid springing(趯迅)
- Brush lifting technique(趯法)
- Leaping insect(趯虫)
Idioms
- Leaping like a startled swan(惊鸿趯跃)
- The brush lifts sharply like a leaping fish(笔锋趯若鱼跃)
- Sudden leap over the dragon gate(趯跃龙门)
Cultural background
FAQ- In Chinese calligraphy, 趯 refers to one of the eight basic brushstroke techniques in the 'Eight Principles of Yong'.
- The character combines the 'walk' radical with 'arrow', suggesting movement and direction.
- Used in classical texts to describe quick, sudden movements of animals or people.