In the long history of China, many beautiful fonts have been created. They are not only expressions of words, but also carriers of culture and witnesses of history. Among them, the words next to the folded text are a unique font. Their shapes are beautiful and full of changes, which makes people fall in love with them.
What are the characters next to the folded text?
The characters next to the folded text, as the name suggests, are some folded lines and curved decorations added next to the characters. Sometimes these decorations are for beauty, and sometimes they are to increase the recognition of characters. The characters next to the folded text first appeared in the Han Dynasty. Over time, their shapes also changed, forming different styles.
Types of characters beside the folded text
There are many kinds of characters beside the folded text, among which the more common ones are "辶", "彳", "之", and "灬" , "钅" etc. The characters next to these folded text have their own unique shapes. For example, the character "徶" is composed of two slashes and a horizontal line, as if walking on two legs; the character "彳" is composed of two slashes. It is composed of two horizontal lines, like two feet walking.
How to write the words next to the folded text
When writing the words next to the folded text, you need to pay attention to the following points:
1. The length and angle of the folded line should be consistent. There can be no obvious difference.
2. The connection of the polyline should be smooth and there should be no sharp angles.
3. The starting point and end point of the polyline must be aligned and cannot be offset.
4. The position of the polyline should be consistent with the structure of the characters and should not affect the overall beauty of the characters.
The beauty of the characters next to the folded text
The beauty of the characters next to the folded text lies in their graceful shape and rich variety. Their folding lines and bends reflect the calligrapher's skill and artistic appeal. For example, the shape of the character "辶" consisting of two diagonal lines and a horizontal line looks like two legs walking, giving people a dynamic feeling; the character "彳" is composed of two diagonal lines and a horizontal line. Made of lines, it looks like two feet walking, giving people a light feeling.