点睛之笔 in English dian3 jing1 zhi1 bi3 Meaning

Meanings

  • the brush stroke that dots in the eyes (idiomatic expression); metaphorically to add the vital finishing touch
  • the crucial point that brings the subject to life
  • a few words to clinch the point

Simplified Characters

点 睛 之 笔

Traditional Characters

點 睛 之 筆

Pinyin

dian3 jing1 zhi1 bi3

Literal

Literal explanation, with pronunciation and meaning of each character.

点dian3point 睛jing1eye 之zhi1(possessive particle, literary equivalent of 的[de5]) 笔bi3pen