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笔
bǐ
Description
"笔"是我们写字或者画画的时候用的东西，比如铅笔、钢笔。
"笔" is something we use when writing or drawing, such as a pencil or a pen.
它也可以用来数钱或者生意，比如"一笔钱"。
It can also be used for counting money or business, like "一笔钱" (a sum of money).
Meanings
笔bǐ
pen; pencil; writing instrument
我的笔在哪里？
Where is my pen?
笔bǐ
measure word for sums of money or transactions
他做了一笔大生意。
He made a big business deal.
笔bǐ
stroke of a Chinese character
这个字有几笔？
How many strokes does this character have?
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
originally depicts a hand holding a writing brush; top 竹 (bamboo) hints at material.
- Nuance
as a measure word, 笔 counts money, funds, and business deals.
In videos
“他拿着一个笔在脸上画画画”
“哎，这个笔是白色的，白色的。”
“就是用电子的笔去上面做笔记，”
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