点睛之笔(diǎn jīng zhī bǐ)

4 charactersTrad. 點睛之筆

the brush stroke that dots in the eyes (idiom)

Character breakdown

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to touch brieflyFull guide →
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(possessive particle, liter…Full guide →
writing brushFull guide →

Word information

Pinyin
diǎn jīng zhī bǐ
Meaning
the brush stroke that dots in the eyes (idiom); fig. to add the vital finishing touch
HSK level
Characters
4
Traditional
點睛之筆

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