毛笔(Chinese brush) 是—种源于中国的传统书写工具，与墨、纸、理(ink stone) 并称为“ 文房四宝 ”。毛笔有着悠久的历史，相传为秦始皇的大将蒙恬所创。 毛笔 笔尖最初用兔毛，后来也用羊、狼、鸡、鼠等动物毛，笔管用竹或其他材料制成。 在 古代，毛笔不仅是一种基本的书写工具，还被广泛用于书法(calligraphy)和绘画创作。 几千年来，它为创造中华民族光辉灿烂的文化做出了卓越的贡献。

　　参考翻译： Chinese brush is a traditional writing instrument originated in China, which, together with ink stick, paper, ink stone, is known as Four Treasures of the Study. Chinese brush has a long history. Legend has it that the brush was invented by Meng Tian, a general under the First Emperor of the Qin Dynasty. Originally, the head of the brush was made from rabbit hairs, and later also from the hairs of goats, wolves, chickens, mice and other animals. The shaft was made of bamboo or other materials. In ancient times, Chinese brush was not only an essential writing tool, but also widely used in calligraphy and painting. For thousands of years, it has made outstanding contributions to the creation of the effulgent Chinese culture.

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