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Chinese calligraphy is an artistic practice of writing Chinese characters, often with a brush and ink on xuan paper. The 【小题1】 (develop) of Chinese calligraphy began alongside the earliest Chinese characters 【小题2】 date back to the Shang Dynasty (c. 16th century—11th century BC). Over time, calligraphy took shape step by step as 【小题3】 form of art rather than just a means of record.
Calligraphy is a difficult art. The type of brush, ink and paper can all affect the output. From brush direction 【小题4】 speed of writing, every turn of the wrist also 【小题5】 (matter). Structure of individual characters and spatial layout (布局) as a whole influence 【小题6】 (it) quality. Moreover, it is said that even the feelings and values of the writer are directly reflected on calligraphy.
Lan Ting Xu, 【小题7】 (create) by Wang Xizhi during the Eastern Jin Dynasty (317—420), is one of the most celebrated 【小题8】 (masterpiece) of Chinese calligraphy. Its expressive brushwork brought it both historical 【小题9】 cultural significance in Chinese literature. Calligraphy is also within reach, like the Spring Festival couplets (春联).
Where there is Chinese language, there is Chinese calligraphy, and where there is calligraphy, there is beauty. The art is still 【小题10】 (high) valued today, for it is more than just writing, it is a living heritage.