| 寫 | 929C50 62.50-9 | 部居  | 畫數 15 | ㄒㄧㄝˇ [xie3] . [Abbr.  ,  ] | ||
| V.i. & t. | (1) To write: 寫字 [xie3zi4]↓; 書寫，手寫，筆寫 to write by hand; 抄寫，謄寫to copy by hand; 寫下來 write it down; 寫信，寫日記 write a letter, a diary; 寫字據 make a written note; 寫口供 take down affidavit. (2) To compose: 寫文章，寫小說 write or compose an essay, a novel; 撰寫 to compose; 寫稿 compose a draft. (3) To make portrait or draw plants and animals: 寫照，寫生，寫真 [xie3zhao4], [xie3sheng1], [xie3zhen1]↓. (4) To write out (moods, sentiments) as an esthetic relief:寫懷 pour out one's feelings; 寫憂 write out one's sorrows; 寫意 [xie3yi4]↓. | |||||
| Words | 1. 寫本 [xie2ben3], n., a hand copy. 2. 寫白 [xie3bo2], phr., (1) (MC) to make a clean copy; (2) (AC) to clean one's name of guilt. 3. 寫賬 [xie3zhang4], (1) n., treasurer; (2) v.i., to keep accounts. 4. 寫照 [xie3zhao4], v.i. & n., to portray (person, character); a portrayal (of conditions); a portrait. 5. 寫真 [xie3zhen1], v.i. & n., see [xie3zhao4]↑. 6. 寫生 [xie3sheng1], n. & v.i., a branch of painting, portraying living things; still life. 7. 寫形 [xie3xing2], v.i., to make portrait: 圖貌寫形 the art of making portraits; (AC) describe a patient's looks. 8. 寫實 [xie3shi2], v.i., write realistically, make actual portrayal of conditions; 寫實主義 realism. 9. 寫字 [xie3zi4], v.i. & n., learn to write characters; calligraphy; 寫字兒 (coll.) make a contract in writing. 10. 寫意 [xie3yi4], (1) n. & v.i., a school or type of Chin. painting, emphasizing a few, rapid, rhythmic strokes (chiefly rocks, bamboo, flowers) rather than careful delineation; (2) adj., (person) pleased in spirit, relaxed, contented. | |||||