The origin of the word calligraphy

Source: "The Private Records of the Qian Family" by Qian Hui of the Song Dynasty: "The beauty of Yuan Zhang's calligraphy can be said to be the best today."

Vernacular interpretation: "The Private Records of the Qian Family" by Qian Hui of the Song Dynasty "Private Records": "The beauty of Yuanzhang's calligraphy can be said to be number one today."

Calligraphy [ shū fǎ ]

Interpretation:

1. Ancient times When historians compile history, they have their own principles and styles for processing materials, commenting on historical events, and praising and criticizing characters, which is called "calligraphy."

2. The art of writing. Also refers to calligraphy works.

3. Refers to the shape of Chinese characters.

4. Wording. Extended information

Synonyms: calligraphy

Shu Dao [ shū dào ]

Interpretation:

1. Self-cultivation, health preservation, enlightenment.

2. The art of writing.

Source: Zhou Yang's "Speech at the Opening Ceremony of the First Congress of Chinese Calligraphers": "As a unique Chinese art, calligraphy should be valued by us."

Example sentences:

1. He studied calligraphy classes at the University of Hong Kong’s extra-curricular courses and joined the Jiazi Calligraphy Society as a founding member in 1985.

2. Therefore, the Calligraphy Research Office regularly organizes visiting groups to China to learn calligraphy through field investigations such as observing stone tablets.