Definition

1. Noun:
   • A stroke of a pen or brush: A single, continuous line or mark made by a writing instrument (like a pen, pencil, or calligraphy brush) or a painting brush. It refers to the fundamental unit of writing or drawing.
   • Style of handwriting or drawing: The characteristic manner in which a person makes these strokes, reflecting their skill, personality, or artistic style.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Chữ "tâm" này được viết bằng ba nét bút. (This character "tâm" is written with three strokes of the brush.)
  • Nét bút của họa sĩ rất phóng khoáng và mạnh mẽ. (The painter's brushstrokes are very liberal and powerful.)
  • Qua nét bút, có thể đoán được phần nào tính cách người viết. (Through one's handwriting style, one can somewhat guess the writer's character.)

Advanced Usage

• "nét bút thần": a magical or divinely inspired brushstroke; often used to describe exceptionally skillful, lifelike, or miraculous artistry in legends or praise.
  • Truyền thuyết kể về một họa sĩ có nét bút thần. (The legend tells of a painter with a magical brushstroke.)

Variants and Related Words

• Nét chữ (n): handwriting, script style; specifically refers to the style of written characters.

  • Nét chữ của cô giáo rất đẹp. (The teacher's handwriting is very beautiful.)

• Nét vẽ (n): a brushstroke or line in drawing/painting; similar to "nét bút" but more specifically associated with visual art.

  • Những nét vẽ đầu tiên phác thảo khuôn mặt. (The first brushstrokes sketch the face.)

Synonyms

• Stroke: a single mark made by a pen, pencil, or brush.
• Line: a long, thin mark.
• Brushstroke: a mark made by a paintbrush.

Related Idioms

• Nét bút tài hoa: describes the elegant, talented, and skillful strokes of a master.

  • Bức tranh được tạo nên bởi nét bút tài hoa của danh họa. (The painting was created by the master painter's talented brushstrokes.)

• Gửi gắm vào nét bút: to pour one's feelings or thoughts into one's writing or painting.

  • Nhà văn gửi gắm tâm tư của mình vào từng nét bút. (The writer pours his sentiments into every stroke of his pen.)