Three points into the wood
rù mù sān fēn
[Explanation] This refers to the vigorous and powerful calligraphy strokes. The metaphor is a thorough insight; the discussion is profound.
[Quotation] Zhang Huaiguan of the Tang Dynasty's "Book Break": "When the Jin Dynasty offered sacrifices to the northern suburbs; he updated the edition; the workers cut it; the pen penetrated the wood three-thirds."
[Authentic pronunciation] Three ; Cannot be read as "shān".
[Distinguish form] Enter; cannot write "人".
[Similar meaning] Powerful to see through the back of the paper, Iron painted silver hook
[Antonym] A glimpse of something
[Usage] Used as a compliment. A word used to praise others or make profound comments. Generally used as predicate, attributive, adverbial and complement.
[Structure] More formal.
[Example] Some of Lu Xun's essays clearly revealed the ugly face of the Kuomintang reactionaries.
[English translation] written in a powerful hand
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