Official script has shaped the way of writing Chinese characters.

Official script has shaped the way of writing Chinese characters.

The origin and development of official script

Official script is a calligraphy system in ancient China. It originated in the Qin Dynasty. After the development and evolution of the Han Dynasty, it finally formed a unique style. With its standardized stroke structure and beautiful pen and ink expression, official script had a profound impact on later generations of Chinese character writing.

The strokes of hook, stroke, nip, and lift

The writing methods of official script mainly include several basic movements such as hook, skim, nip, and lift. A hook is a line that curves upward, a stroke is a horizontal line going left or right, a stroke is a diagonal line from top to bottom, and a stroke is a line drawn upward. These basic movements form the basic stroke structure of official script.

Brush usage and font specifications

Official script pays attention to the rigor and standardization of strokes, and each stroke has a fixed brush usage method and order. For example, in the writing of apostrophes, first there is one apostrophe from top to bottom, then there is a second apostrophe from upper right to lower left, and finally there is three apostrophe from upper left to lower right. This method of using pen ensures the overall balance and beauty of the font.

Handwriting method and writing speed

The writing method of official script not only pays attention to the specification of glyphs, but also takes into account the issue of writing speed. Through reasonable order and movements of pen use, writing efficiency and coherence can be improved. For example, in the writing of apostrophe, using the order from top to bottom, from top right to bottom left, and from top left to bottom right can make the entire glyph more smooth.

The method of using the brush and the characteristics of the brush

Official script is written using a brush, and the brush has a certain degree of flexibility and changeability. The method of using the brush should give full play to the characteristics of the brush, and make use of the rigidity and softness of the brush, as well as the lightness and flexibility of the brush, to make the characters more vibrant and rhythmic.

The influence of official script on the writing of Chinese characters

The finalization of official script laid the foundation for the writing of Chinese characters in later generations. Official script is an important stage in the development of ancient Chinese calligraphy. During the Qin and Han Dynasties, in order to unify characters and standardize writing, official script was determined as a standard font. The standardized glyphs and concise strokes of official script had an important influence on later calligraphy styles such as regular script and running script, forming the foundation of Chinese calligraphy.