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写意
寫意
xiěyì
1. freehand (drawing, painting etc)
2. spontaneous expression
3. relaxed

Character Breakdown

写
xiě
to write; to draw, to sketch; to compose
HSK 1 5 丶
意
yì
thought, idea, opinion; desire, wish; meaning, intention
HSK 2 13 丶

Compound Words (1)

写意画
xiěyìhuà
freehand drawing or painting in traditional Chinese style

Alternate Entries

写意
xièyì
enjoyable / comfortable

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Chinese