Word: 工笔 (gōngbǐ) Traditional: 工筆 工笔 dictionary entry gōngbǐ gongbi, traditional Chinese painting method characterized by meticulous brush technique and detailed description Full dictionary entry for 工笔 Example sentences using 工笔 2 sentences, showing page 1 of 1. 你更喜欢工笔还是写意？ Nǐ gèng xǐhuan gōngbǐ háishi xiěyì? Do you prefer gongbi or freehand brushwork? 她画工笔已经画了十年。 Tā huà gōngbǐ yǐjīng huà le shínián. She has been painting in the gongbi style for ten years.