Xuan paper

See also: xuan paper

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Etymology

From Mandarin 宣紙／宣纸 (xuānzhǐ).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ʃwæn peɪpəɹ/

Noun

Xuan paper (countable and uncountable, plural Xuan papers)

  1. A kind of paper originating in ancient China, used for writing and painting, and renowned for its fine, soft texture.
    • 2025 May 25, Amy Gunia, “This robotic arm is creating traditional Chinese ink paintings”, in CNN‎[1]:
      It uses a robotic arm, purchased online and re-programmed, with an attached paintbrush. An algorithm interprets data sets of Wong’s choosing, directing the robotic arm to paint mountain contours to form a landscape on Xuan paper, a thin rice paper traditionally used for painting.

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