Etymograph

English

Xuan paper

Xuan paper comes from Mandarin 宣紙／宣纸.

  1. Mandarinmodern宣紙／宣纸xuānzhǐ
  2. Englishearliest quotation 2025Xuan paper

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  1. Mandarinmodern宣紙／宣纸xuānzhǐ
  2. Englishearliest quotation 2025Xuan paper

Earliest quotation: 2025, Amy Gunia, This robotic arm is creating traditional Chinese ink paintin: “It uses a robotic arm, purchased online and re-programmed,…”

Every English word from Mandarin 宣紙／宣纸

Today it means

noun A kind of paper originating in ancient China, used for writing and painting, and renowned for its fine, soft texture.

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Etymograph / Mandarin 宣紙／宣纸 / Xuan paper

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