The Eight Methods of Yongzi are the rules for using brushes in Chinese calligraphy. Taking the order of the eight strokes of the word "Yong" as an example, the method of writing in block letters is explained: the point is the side, the side edge is steep, the stroke is spread out, and the stroke is full; the horizontal direction is the rein, the paper is dropped against the edge, and the edge is slow and sharp, Don't follow the edge of the pen and pass it flatly; a straight pen is a force, and it should not be too straight. If it is too straight, it will be stiff and weak, but it must be straight to see the curve; the hook is a tì (tì), hold the pen at the front, and concentrate the force on the tip of the pen; raise the pen. The horizontal stroke is used as a strategy, the stroke is the same as the straight stroke, and the strength is at the end of the stroke; the long stroke is the sweep, the stroke is the same as the straight stroke, the front edge is slightly fatter, and the power must be sent; the short stroke is peck, the stroke is left, fast and sharp; the stroke is sharp For Zhe (zhe), the counter-front falls gently, the folded front moves forward slowly, and the key to closing the front is to be subtle.
According to legend, it was created by Zhiyong of the Sui Dynasty, Wang Xizhi of the Eastern Jin Dynasty, or Zhang Xu of the Tang Dynasty. Because it is the basic rule for writing regular script, later generations also introduced the Eight Methods as the name of calligraphy.
Allusion:
According to legend, Wang Xizhi, the great calligrapher of the Eastern Jin Dynasty, spent several years writing the word "Yong". He believes that this character has the eight methods of regular script. If the character "Yong" is written well, all characters can be written well. Later, Sun Zhiyong, the seventh generation of Wang Xizhi, passed on the "Eight Methods of Yongzi" to Yu Shinan. Later, it was passed down through many calligraphers. According to legend, Wang Xizhi once went to Tiantai Mountain and was so attracted by the scenery there that he lived on the top of the mountain. He enjoyed the wonders of the sunrise and the sea of ??clouds and mist all day long, and got inspiration for calligraphy from it. He practiced calligraphy tirelessly every day, kept washing his pens and inkstones, and finally dyed a clear blue pool black, which shows his obsession with the study of calligraphy. Late one night, Wang Xizhi was still practicing calligraphy. He wrote one sheet after another on white paper, which was spread all over the floor, but he was still not satisfied. Later, I was so tired that I fell asleep on the table. At this time. Suddenly a breeze blew, and a white cloud floated over. There was an old man with white hair and silver beard on the cloud. He looked at him with a smile and said: "I see that you study calligraphy with great concentration every day and work very hard. Now I will teach you how to understand it." The writing skills will have their own effect in the future. Stretch out your hand." Wang Xizhi reached out doubtfully after hearing this. The old man wrote a word on the palm of his hand, then nodded and said, "Your calligraphy skills will get better and better." After that, he disappeared into the air. At this time, Wang Xizhi hurriedly shouted: "Where does Mr. live?" He heard a faint voice in the air: "White clouds on the rooftop..." After watching the old man leave, Wang Xizhi looked at the palm of his hand and saw that it turned out to be the word "Yong". After thinking about it all night, I finally understood that the secrets of horizontal and vertical hooks, dots and strokes, square strokes and shelf structure are all reflected in the word "Yong". What Mr. Baiyun taught is really good writing skills! After that, Wang Xizhi practiced calligraphy more diligently, and his calligraphy became more free and elegant. Later, when Wang Xizhi and his friends gathered in Lanting, they wrote the "Preface to the Lanting Collection", a calligraphy treasure that has been passed down through the ages, which has been praised by the world.
Basic explanation:
The eight strokes of the character "Yong" are actually the eight strokes of the character "Yong", which represent the general strokes in Chinese calligraphy, namely "side, le, crossbow, 误, and ce" The eight strokes of ", plunder, peck, and knock" are explained more clearly in the book "A Brief Introduction to Chinese Calligraphy" written by Zhu Zongyuan.
(1) The point is the side (like a bird flipping over on its side);
(2) The horizontal point is the rein (like the reins used to rein in a horse);
(3) Upright is a crossbow (with force);
(4) Hook is a 误 (jumping appearance, the same as leaping);
(5) Lift is a policy (such as policy (a whip used by a horse);
(6) Skimming means plundering (like using a grate to pluck hair);
(7) Skiving short means pecking (like a bird pecking an object);
(8) Na is Zhe (Zhe Yinzhe, split the animal into Zhe, and the pen edge is opened).