There is no strict font requirement for writing couplets.
However, it is usually based on European regular script, Yan regular script, running script and official script.
Those who have a high level of calligraphy generally choose Da Zhuan, Xiao Zhuan and cursive script, so that the couplets written in this way are more exquisite and artistic.
antithetical couplet
Couplets, one of the traditional cultures of the Han nationality, also known as couplets or couplets, are antithetical sentences written on paper, cloth or carved on bamboo, wood and columns. The antithesis of couplets is neat and even, which is a unique artistic form of Chinese language. According to legend, couplets originated from Meng Changjun, the master of Shu after the Five Dynasties. Couplets are the traditional cultural treasures of Han nationality in China.
Writing requirements of couplets
The number of words in the upper and lower couplets must be equal, and repeated words cannot be used.
(2) The last sentence of the first couplet must be written silently, and the last word of the next couplet must be flat.
③ The sentence patterns of the upper and lower couplets must be consistent (equivalent parts of speech, corresponding structures).
(4) The horizontal lines of the upper and lower couplets should be relative. Flat and turbid characters should be used in the upper part, flat and turbid characters should be used in the lower part, and vice versa (flat: flat and turbid characters; Xu: The word Xu Sheng includes three tones: up, down and middle.
The upper and lower couplets can have similar or opposite meanings, and can only say one thing or two things separately.