- to write with the tip of the brush tilted
- (fig.) to resort to devious means
Generated: This meaning refers to a specific calligraphy technique where the brush is used at an angle, often resulting in a unique stroke or style.
tā他zài在shū fǎ书法bǐ sài比赛zhōng yòng中用zǒu piān fēng走偏锋de的jì qiǎo技巧chuàng zuò创作le了yī一gě个jīng měi精美de的zuò pǐn作品。
He created a beautiful piece using the technique of writing with the brush tilted in the calligraphy competition.
Generated: This figurative meaning implies using indirect, often dishonest methods to achieve a goal, similar to taking shortcuts that may not be ethical.
In the competition, he had to resort to devious means to gain an advantage.