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鳧雁嚵唼容與之態

English translation: dynamic brushstroke, like the rushing of wild geese wings


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00:31 May 16, 2009
Chinese to English translations [PRO]
Art/Literary - Art, Arts & Crafts, Painting
Chinese term or phrase: 鳧雁嚵唼容與之態
The phrase is used in the description of the work of a Qing Dynasty artist.
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Local time: 20:25
English translation:dynamic brushstroke, like the rushing of wild geese wings
Explanation:
Lin Liang's brushstrokes looked as carefree and lively as the rushing of wings of the wild birds he used to paint.

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Muriel FINETIN
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4wild ducks and geese pecking at food with a leisurely air.
freelance522
3dynamic brushstroke, like the rushing of wild geese wings
Muriel FINETIN


  

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dynamic brushstroke, like the rushing of wild geese wings


Explanation:
Lin Liang's brushstrokes looked as carefree and lively as the rushing of wings of the wild birds he used to paint.



Muriel FINETIN
France
Local time: 02:25
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wild ducks and geese pecking at food with a leisurely air.


Explanation:
鳧:a kind of wild duck. 雁: wild geese.

嚵: n: the beak/ mouth of birds/animals.

唼: verb: 1. fish/birds seeking food in the water. 2. eat
Ex: 食。楚辭˙宋玉˙九辯:「鳧鴈皆唼夫梁藻兮,鳳愈飄翔而高舉。」
--> Here I choose the 2nd meaning.

容與: 1. walking back and forth, move around. 2. leisurely and self-pleased.--> I think the second meaning is more applicable for this phrase.

Trans: wild ducks and geese pecking at food with a leisurely air.

Besides, I think this phrase is describing an artist who was from the Ming Dynasty not the Qing Dynasty.

freelance522
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Local time: 09:25
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