Regular script is a font style in China's calligraphy, also known as "regular script" or "running script". It is gradually formed and developed during the evolution of Chinese characters, and has a very wide range of applications and influences.
Regular script is characterized by standardization, solemnity, neatness and steadiness, which is an elegant and solemn font style. Compared with other fonts, regular script has clear structure and distinct lines, which is more suitable for writing long articles and official documents.
The basic strokes of regular script are straight, horizontal, vertical, left, pressed, lifted and hooked, and these basic strokes are combined to form various Chinese characters. At the same time, regular script pays attention to the subtle changes and balance of strokes, and pursues smooth, coherent and rhythmic strokes.
There are many different schools and representatives of regular script, the oldest of which can be traced back to the Eastern Han Dynasty. Many calligraphers in history are proficient in regular script and are famous for their regular script works. Such as Wang Xizhi, Yan Zhenqing, Liu Gongquan and Ou Yangxun. Their works have had a far-reaching impact on the development of calligraphy in later generations.
Today, regular script is still one of the important fonts in China's calligraphy. Both calligraphy lovers and professional calligraphers need to master the basic knowledge and skills of regular script. By studying and practicing regular script, people can cultivate their own aesthetic ability and writing expression ability, and further understand and inherit China calligraphy culture.