put3 mak6潑墨泼墨
Jyutpingput3 mak6
Yaleput mahk
Definition
Splashed ink, a technique used in traditional Chinese painting.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a traditional Chinese painting technique where ink is splashed or poured onto paper to create abstract or expressive forms. It is often associated with landscape painting where the artist captures the spirit of nature rather than strict realistic detail. The term carries a sense of spontaneity and artistic freedom.
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fuk1幅fūkExamples
He really likes painting ink-splashed landscape paintings.
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