Xilian（洗练）
A succinct and compact style.

Xianzhang（闲章）
Seals with mottoes, etc., without the owner's name.

Xiaopin（小品）
A short, simple artistic creation.

Xiesheng（写生）
To paint from life; to paint from nature.

Xieyi（写意）
Free sketch; freehand brushwork painting characterized by spontaneous expression and bold outline; painting in an impressionistic manner.

Xiezhen（写真）
1. to transmit truly; to paint a true likeness with vivid touches. 2. portrait painting.

Xingshu（行书）
Running hand (in Chinese calligraphy).

Xushi（虚实）
Empty and solid, the balancing of solidly drawn trees, mountains and terrain by empty space.

Xuanzhi（宣纸）
A fine white paper made of bamboo, made in Xuancheng, Anhui Province, especially suitable for painting and calligraphy.