主筆

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See also: 主笔

Chinese

to own; to host; master
to own; to host; master; lord; primary
 
pen; pencil; writing brush
pen; pencil; writing brush; to write or compose; the strokes of Chinese characters
 
trad. (主筆)
simp. (主笔)

Pronunciation


Verb

主筆

  1. to be the chief writer (of a written text)
  2. (literary) to decide a case

Synonyms

  • (decide a case): 判案 (pàn'àn)

Noun

主筆

  1. (calligraphy) most important stroke in a Chinese character
  2. (dated) editor in chief
  3. (dated) chief commentator