The pronunciation of copybook is: [zì tiè]
Copybook is mostly used by children to learn calligraphy and practice calligraphy. It has the function of shaping fonts. It can be mainly divided into calligraphy copybook and hard pen. Copybooks, according to the fonts, can be divided into regular script, cursive script, running script, official script, seal script and other fonts.
Generally, children will have a copybook shortly after entering school, specifically for copying and learning. This is because children have been exposed to writing for a relatively short time at this time and have not formed their own writing personality. In order to guide For children to write beautiful Chinese characters correctly, copybooks are a more effective way for children to practice. By copying and writing, children will gradually adapt to the way of writing and write stylish characters.
The types of copybooks can be divided according to fonts or whether they are authentic.
Divided by font: Copybooks are divided by font, which can be divided into real script, cursive script, running script, official script, seal script, Yan script and other fonts.
Divided according to whether it is authentic or not: Calligraphy is divided into whether it is authentic or not, and can be divided into inscriptions and ink.
Stele calligraphy is a copybook copied from the handwriting engraved on the stele.
Ink marks are ink marks written directly on paper, silk and other media by the writer.
The traditional way to learn calligraphy is to start with Tang Kai script, go against the times, and further practice Nanxing, Beibei, Han Li, and Qin Zhuan on the basis of writing regular script well. Another idea is that starting from the immature development of hand muscles in teenagers, one can start with Qin Zhuan, which has less changes, and proceed with the times, from running cursive to regular script. There is truth to both concepts. You can first grasp the structure of the characters by analyzing them in bold. On this basis, we can choose our favorite font and practice hard according to our own personality and hobbies.