bat1 sing1筆升笔升
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Yalebāt sīng
Definition
A brush pot used to hold writing brushes.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a container for holding calligraphy brushes, often made of wood, ceramic, or bamboo. While it functions as a desk accessory, it is frequently treated as an object of aesthetic appreciation in traditional Chinese studies. It is distinct from a general pencil holder, which would usually be called a 筆筒.
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This brush pot was left behind by my grandfather.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse it with 筆筒, which is the more common, generic term for any container used to hold pens or pencils. 筆升 carries a more classical or artistic connotation associated with traditional ink painting and calligraphy.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
