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毛笔（Chinese brush）是一种源于中国的传统书写工具，于墨、纸、砚（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改良而成。毛笔笔尖最初用兔毛，后来也用羊、狼、鸡、鼠等动物毛，毛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。

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The 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 modified by Meng Tian, a general under the First Emperor of the Qin Dynasty. Originally, the head of the brush was made from rabbit fur, and later also from the fur of goats, wolves, chickens, mice and other animals. The shaft of the brush 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.