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brush

/brʌʃ/

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brushes

1 · noun

Here, a writing or painting tool with a tip made from hairs.

本课指用毛制成笔头、用于书写或绘画的工具。

Here brush means 毛笔; the English word also covers many other brushes.

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Please put the brush beside the ink.

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请把毛笔放在墨旁边。

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毛笔 — Here, a writing or painting tool with a tip made from hairs.