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Here, we present the idiom 「筆飽墨酣」. Below, you’ll find its explanation and examples of usage.

The brushstrokes are full and the ink is ample. Used to describe poetry as being smooth and rich.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

bǐ bǎo mò hān

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

bat1 baau2 mak2 ham4

Chinese idioms are vast in number, each carrying unique meanings and usages. With such variety, there’s a lot to learn and appreciate. Hopefully, these resources will aid you on your journey to mastering Chinese.