calligraph

Thân thiện

She practiced her calligraphy with a new ink brush.

Definition

1. Verb:
   • To write in a beautiful, decorative, or ornamental style, especially using skilled penmanship. This refers specifically to the art of producing elegant handwriting or script as a form of visual art.

Usage and Examples

• Verb:
  • The artist was commissioned to calligraph the wedding invitations.
  • She learned to calligraph names in an elegant script for certificates.
  • He practices daily to calligraph with precision and grace.

Advanced Usage

• The verb "calligraph" is often used in contexts involving formal documents, special occasions, or artistic creation. It implies a level of skill beyond ordinary handwriting.
  • The monk would carefully calligraph each page of the sacred text.

Variants and Related Words

• Calligraphy (n): The art of beautiful handwriting.
  • She studied Japanese calligraphy for years.
• Calligrapher (n): A person skilled in the art of calligraphy.
  • The calligrapher used a traditional dip pen.

Synonyms

• Engross: To write in a clear, formal hand.
• Inscribe: To write or carve words onto a surface, often with care.

Notes

• "Calligraph" is a less common verb form. The noun "calligraphy" and the agent noun "calligrapher" are used more frequently in modern English. The verb directly describes the action of creating calligraphic art.

Học thuật

Verb

1. write beautifully and ornamentally