Definition & Meaning

1.(of trees) old and strong

2.(of calligraphy or painting) vigorous; bold; forceful

Word usage

cāng jìng

苍 劲

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1
adj.(of trees) old and strong
- cāng jìng de gǔ sōng
  苍劲的古松
  hardy, old pines
- gǔ sōng cāng jìng tǐng bá
  古松苍劲挺拔。
  The sturdy old pines stand tall and straight.
- cāng jìng de lǎo sōng shù
  苍劲的老松树
  hardy old pine tree
synonym
qiáng jìng强劲
2
adj.(of calligraphy or painting) vigorous; bold; forceful
- bǐ lì cāng jìng
  笔力苍劲
  write or paint in bold, vigorous strokes
- tā de shū fǎ cāng jìng yòu yǒu lì
  他的书法苍劲又有力。
  His calligraphy is bold and vigorous.
- bǐ fǎ cāng jìng
  笔法苍劲
  forceful and vigorous strokes of brushwork
synonym
qiú jìng遒劲
antonym
jiāo nen娇嫩

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Note
"劲" cannot be pronounced as "jìn" in "苍劲".

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