耍笔杆子

Traditional (Taiwan): 耍筆桿子

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shuǎbǐgǎnzi ㄕㄨㄚˇ ㄅㄧˇ ㄍㄢˇ ˙ㄗ

- to make a living by writing
- to do cultural work

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Idiom惯用语 · Widely known

Literally: wield the pen shaft
Meaning: To make a living by writing or doing cultural work. Often slightly wry or self-deprecating, not strongly critical.

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