What does bowing mean in calligraphy?

"Bowing" in calligraphy is to lift the pen tip forward and then draw an arc at a certain angle, which looks like a bow. This action generally appears in the process of calligraphy writing. It is not only aesthetic, but also a technical action.

Bowing is a calligraphy skill, which is not only beautiful, but also helpful to practice brushwork and brushwork. In calligraphy works, the use of bows is not only to look good, but more importantly, to create a relaxed atmosphere and make calligraphy works more natural and flexible.

Calligraphy pays attention to the emotion of pen and ink. Bowing is only a small gesture, but it can play a decisive role. In order to strengthen the artistic conception and emotional expression of works, calligraphers often express different emotions and atmospheres by bending pens and lifting bows, thus enhancing the artistic appeal of calligraphy works.