calligraphy

Definitions

calli- (beauty) + graph (write) + -y = 'beautiful writing.' Greek kallos meant 'beauty' (also in 'kaleidoscope'). Here the -graphy isn't a science but an art: writing done beautifully for its own sake.

Common Collocations

• 1.Chinese calligraphy中文书法
• 2.Arabic calligraphy阿拉伯书法
• 3.calligraphy brush书法笔

Example Sentences

• 1.

  She studied Chinese calligraphy for years.

• 2.

  The invitation was written in elegant calligraphy.

• 3.

  Arabic calligraphy decorates the mosque walls.