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Learning Chinese calligraphy 【小题1】 (list) as one of the must-do things when I came to China. Now, I’m in the course of learning this unique art, 【小题2】 value is considered very high in China, even across East Asia today. It is not only 【小题3】 ancient artistic form of human language, but it also reflects Chinese traditions.

As someone who paints, draws, and loves all 【小题4】 (create) things, at first, I assumed I would be rather good at Chinese calligraphy. I was 【小题5】 (total) wrong. Using thick brush tips to produce awkward brush strokes (笔画) is very difficult for a 【小题6】 (begin). I have no idea about the different types of calligraphy and the meanings 【小题7】 (hide) behind each one. Also, I have to hold the paintbrush in a very specific way; 【小题8】 (like) a pen or pencil, the paintbrush is held upright in the hand. I need to be extra careful when 【小题9】 (change) the angle or direction of the brush, especially if I press too hard on the paper.

After taking the lesson, I now understand the difficulty of calligraphy and that it will take efforts and commitment 【小题10】 (master) this art form. Yet, I am grateful to learn such a special Chinese tradition.