笔

bǐ ㄅㄧˇ

1. • writing brush writing implement (pen, pencil etc) (CL:支[zhi1],枝[zhi1])
2. • brushstroke stroke (in painting or calligraphy)
3. • style of writing literary manner technique of brushwork

     bound form

4. • stroke of a Chinese character

     classifier

5. • sum of money financial transaction piece of business

     classifier

6. • to write (with a brush or pen)

     literary