Written by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Definition
A writing tool consisting of a brush-shaped tip attached to a handle. It is commonly used for calligraphy and painting, allowing artists to create varying line thicknesses with different pressures.
Related terms
ๆฏ็ฌ (mรกo bว): A traditional Chinese brush used for calligraphy and painting, usually made of animal hair.
ๆฐดๅฝฉ็ฌ (shuว cวi bว): Translated as "watercolor pen," it refers to a type of brush pen specifically designed for watercolor painting.