1, words are equal and sentences are consistent. In addition to deliberately leaving a place for a word to achieve a certain effect, the number of words in the upper and lower couplets must be the same, neither more nor less.
2. Parts of speech should be relative and in the same position. Generally called "virtual to virtual, real to real", it is equivalent to modern Chinese noun to noun, verb to verb, adjective to adjective, quantifier to quantifier, adverb to adverb, and relational words must be in the same position.
3, to be level and plain, harmonious tone. The level tone of couplets is "flat and flat", that is, if the rhyme foot of the upper couplet is flat, then the rhyme foot of the lower couplet will end in a flat sound, which is called "flat and flat". As for couplets, the phenomenon of "flat and flat" occasionally occurs, but it should be regarded as a change in style, rather than a common practice of couplets.
4. Be content-related, from top to bottom.
The meanings of the upper and lower parts should be interrelated and cannot be repeated.
Brief introduction to nouns:
Couplets, also called couplets, are named after the pillars hung in halls and houses in ancient times. They are commonly known as even characters, couplets, couplets and doors. The name "couplets" began in the Ming Dynasty. It is a kind of dual literature, which originated in Fu Tao, and it is a national style that uses the characteristics of Chinese characters to write. Its wonderful combination with calligraphy has become a colorful artistic creation of the Chinese nation.
Couplets should have the following characteristics:
First, words should be equivalent and sentences should be consistent; Second, be plain and harmonious; Third, the part of speech is relative and the position is the same. Generally speaking, virtual to virtual, real to real means that nouns to nouns, verbs to verbs, adjectives to adjectives, quantifiers to quantifiers, adverbs to adverbs and related words must be in the same position; Fourth, the content should be related and run through from top to bottom.
Data expansion:
Couplets originated from the symmetry of characters and sounds in China, and appeared before the Zhou Dynasty. With the development of papermaking and calligraphy, couplets have become an independent style. Couplets are short in form and concise in words, which is not only a vivid artistic expression, but also an excellent cultural heritage. Couplets are developed on the basis of ancient "Fu Tao" and "antithesis". The earliest Spring Festival couplets in China appeared more than 1000 years ago.