Appreciation of the Translation of Huangzhou Cold Food Post

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Although my handwriting is not good, no one who knows it can compare with me! I often say: if you know that the original intention of calligraphy is to pursue meaning, you can learn calligraphy even if you don't study it often. A beautiful woman, as long as she is beautiful, should be allowed to frown and be sad; As long as the color of jade looks good, what are the obstacles even if it is oval? Correctness and solemnity are mixed with fluency and beauty, while rigidity and strength contain lightness and femininity. I like this style very much, but I often laugh at myself. I didn't expect you to treat me like this. I usually throw away my calligraphy after I finish it, but it is wrapped up by others.

Author Su Shi

The body structure and imposing style were originally relaxed and bold, but the brush gesture can enter the subtleties. Your poems also highly recommend my calligraphy. Although sincere, I dare not accept it. I've been learning archery recently, and I'm always worried about my arm strength. After all, many hobbies have achieved nothing. If the skills are not exquisite, even if there are more skills, what's the use! When can I put all this aside and be lazy about everything? I heard that the principle of ancient calligraphy is: it is better to limp than to hurry. The trouble with secular calligraphy is that it is too arrogant and always wants to stand out from the crowd. Zhong You in the Three Kingdoms and Zhang Zhi in the Eastern Han Dynasty have long been forgotten. I think these statements are probably outdated.

Author Su Shi