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Couplet
Couplet It is an art form in traditional Chinese culture. It refers to a pair of correspondingly echoing antitheses. It is usually used in Spring Festival, weddings and other occasions. The form of couplets can be seven-character or five-character poems, prose, or even square characters. Good couplets can express profound philosophy and emotions through short words.
The expression forms of couplets are also very diverse. They can be rhyming contrasts, meaning contrasts, or formal contrasts. The following will introduce the origin, characteristics and spread of couplets.
Origin
The origin of couplets can be traced back to the Tang Dynasty. At that time, couplets were mainly used in temples, palaces and other occasions for decoration and blessing. By the Ming and Qing Dynasties, couplets gradually became a part of folk culture and were widely used in people's lives.
In cities, couplets have also become an important means of publicity and decoration for businesses during the Spring Festival. In addition, couplets are also an important form in Chinese calligraphy art. Many calligraphers use couplets to express their own artistic styles. Now, couplets have become an integral part of Chinese traditional culture.
Characteristics
The characteristics of couplets are neat contrasts, concise and comprehensive, and profound implications. Good couplets can express profound philosophy and emotions through short words. The expression forms of couplets are also very diverse. They can be rhyming contrasts, meaning contrasts, or formal contrasts.
Distribution
The dissemination methods of couplets are also very diverse, and can be disseminated through printing, handwriting, engraving and other methods. In rural areas of China, people post couplets on their doorsteps to pray for blessings and ward off evil spirits. In cities, couplets have also become an important means of publicity and decoration for businesses during the Spring Festival. In addition, couplets are also an important form in Chinese calligraphy art. Many calligraphers use couplets to express their own artistic styles.
In short, couplets are an important art form in traditional Chinese culture and have rich cultural connotation and artistic value. It conveys people's perception and pursuit of life through concise words and profound meaning.