刀筆

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Chinese

knife
pen; pencil; writing brush
pen; pencil; writing brush; to write or compose; the strokes of Chinese characters
 
trad. (刀筆)
simp. (刀笔)

Pronunciation


Noun

刀筆

  1. (historical) writing up of official or judicial documents; pettifoggery
  2. (historical) Short for 刀筆吏刀笔吏.

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