1. Classification by content and form:
(1) Five-character poem: one of the most common forms of ancient poetry, with five words per sentence.
(2) Seven-character poem: Seven characters per sentence is also a common form in ancient poetry.
(3) Rhyme: refers to poems written in accordance with the prescribed rhythm and meter, such as seven laws and five laws.
(4) Classical poetry: refers to the forms of ancient poetry, such as style, elegance and praise in The Book of Songs.
2. Classification by subject:
(1) pastoral poetry: The theme is often pastoral and natural, such as "Lushan Ballad" and "Song of Eternal Sorrow".
(2) Landscape poetry: The theme is often dominated by landscapes, such as "Jiangnan Spring" and "Qiantang Spring Tour".
(3) Love poems: with love as the theme, such as Li Qingzhao's Dream, Su Shi's Egrets Flying in front of the Shasai Mountain in Huanxi, etc.
(4) Poetry: Taking historical figures and events as themes, such as Bai Juyi's Song of Eternal Sorrow and Du Fu's Three Officials.
(5) Philosophical poems: take philosophical thoughts and philosophy of life as the theme, such as Wang Zhihuan's "In the Heron Villa" and Du Fu's "Ascending the Mountain".
3. Classification by dynasty:
(1) Tang poetry: refers to the poems created in the Tang Dynasty, such as Li Bai's "Into the Wine" and Du Fu's "Spring Hope".
(2) Song ci: refers to the ci created in the Song Dynasty, such as Shui Diao Ge Tou by Su Shi and Qing Yu Anyuan Xi by Xin Qiji.
4. According to the classification of poets:
(1) Li Bai's poetry anthology: It contains Li Bai's poems and songs, such as Entering Wine and Lushan Ballad.
(2) Du Fu's poetry anthology: including Du Fu's poetry works, such as "Spring Hope" and "Climbing Up".
The above classification methods are only common, and different classification methods may overlap.