1. Progress step by step

As far as fonts are concerned, you usually learn regular script first (some also start with official script), and then learn running script and other fonts. The regular script has clear stipples, a stable structure, and complete writing methods, making it easy to learn. Therefore, it is in line with the rules of learning to learn regular script first. Of course, learning regular script first does not mean that you can learn to read and write cursive script only after you have mastered regular script. Generally speaking, after you become proficient in the basic writing techniques and structural methods of regular script, you can learn running and cursive script. Learning regular script, running script, and cursive script alternately can also learn from each other, promote each other, and improve learning efficiency.

As for a certain font, learn the strokes first, and then learn the stroke order, radicals, radicals and structure. Taking regular script as an example, strokes are the basic part of regular script, just like the "parts" on a "machine". Only when the "parts" are in place can the "machine" be assembled; only after mastering or basically mastering the strokes of regular script can the sequence of strokes be followed Combining radicals to complete Chinese characters with single or combined structures. Of course, learning strokes first does not mean waiting until the strokes are mastered before learning to write. Generally speaking, it is more in line with the rules of learning to start with strokes; and in the process of learning radicals and structures, you can further master the writing method of strokes.

As far as the size of the characters is concerned, learn to write capital letters first and then learn to write small letters. There are three benefits of learning to write in regular script first:

1. The strokes in regular script are thicker and longer. When writing, the steps of starting, extending and closing the pen are more obvious, which is easy to understand and suitable for practice. If you are sick, The pen also shows up more clearly and is easier to correct.

2. Learn to write capital letters first, which is helpful for exercising wrist and arm strength.

3. First learn to write large regular script with an open structure. After you master the basic rules of structure, it will not be difficult to shrink it. If you write in lower case letters first, you will easily develop the habit of being cautious, and you will not be able to write well in enlarged case letters.

As far as the relationship between majors and Ph.D.s is concerned, first one is a major, and then one is a polymath. Start with one body first, concentrate on mastering the brushstrokes and structural characteristics, comprehend the spirit, and integrate it. Then you can draw inferences from one instance and learn other styles or other fonts of the same font. It will not be difficult. If you want to learn "Bo" as soon as you start, you will definitely bite off more than you can chew; if you work around the clock and change your mind when you see something new, if you learn "Liu" today and "Yan" tomorrow, you will definitely eat haste and waste time. To be knowledgeable, one must integrate professional knowledge and master solid basic skills. The accomplished calligraphers of ancient and modern times have all formed their own unique styles based on their professional knowledge and the strengths of other calligraphers.

Second, we must persevere.

As an art, calligraphy cannot be learned in a short time. The basic skills of calligraphy include hands-on ability, appreciation ability, comprehensive analysis ability, etc. In the learning process, whether you can persist in studying hard for a long time is the key to the success of each student. "The edge of a sword comes from sharpening, and the fragrance of plum blossoms comes from bitter cold." Without hard work, there will never be any "wonderful hand" or "magic stroke". From Wang Xizhi of the Jin Dynasty, who was revered as the "Sage of Calligraphy", to all the famous masters of the Tang and Song Dynasties, which one did not succeed after decades of hard work? Touching stories such as "Mochi" and "Bizhong (zhǒng)" have been passed down to this day, indicating that the secret of their success lies in hard work and perseverance. In modern times, there are many people who study hard and practice hard and achieve great results like the ancients. Wei Tianchi, my country's first calligraphy professor and vice chairman of the Chinese Calligraphy Association, is one of them. He began to learn calligraphy with tutoring at the age of six. When he was studying at a normal school in the early 1950s, he practiced calligraphy consciously and hard. Later, he studied at Nanjing Normal University. After graduation, while teaching calligraphy, he studied under the famous calligrapher Mr. Shen Zishan and the calligraphy master Lin. Mr. Sanzhi has been studying seal script, Li script, Cao script, Kai script and Xing script for decades now. He is especially good at Xing script and cursive script. He has developed his own artistic style of "vigorous and vigorous, free and unrestrained, elegant and unique". It enjoys a high reputation at home and abroad. The spirit of diligent study, practice and perseverance of the predecessors and present is worth learning from. When we study calligraphy, we must inspire ourselves with their spirit. As long as you have the right method, practice hard day after day, year after year, you will definitely achieve success.

Third, we must work hard beyond the words.

Calligraphy is a highly comprehensive art. Learning calligraphy requires not only studying hard and practicing step by step, but also strengthening various aspects of cultivation. In other words, learning calligraphy requires working on more than just writing.

Su Shi, the great writer and calligrapher of the Song Dynasty, has a famous saying: "If you draw back as many pens as a mountain, you will not be able to understand the spirit." This illustrates the importance of reading to the study of calligraphy. Calligraphy expresses Chinese characters, and calligraphy creation is closely integrated with literature. Therefore, to learn calligraphy, you must read some literary books and text books, such as classical poetry, famous prose, literary works, etc., to improve your literary, aesthetic and artistic accomplishments; read some Theoretical works on calligraphy, understanding the principles of calligraphy and mastering the inherent laws of calligraphy art will directly help improve the level of calligraphy.

Learning calligraphy requires strengthening various cultural and artistic accomplishments. The art of calligraphy pays attention to the interest of pen and ink, rhythm and charm, overall layout, etc. It has similarities or similarities with culture and art such as painting, music, and dance. It is said that Zhang Xu, the great calligrapher of the Tang Dynasty, was inspired to develop his wild cursive art after seeing Lady Gongsun dancing with a sword. Calligraphy and painting are more intrinsically linked. Some people say: "Calligraphy and painting have the same origin, and all arts have the same origin." This is very reasonable. Calligraphy works must have the beauty of lines, the beauty of ink, the beauty of space, and the beauty of artistic conception. Skilled calligraphers are also good at capturing and refining beautiful phenomena in social life or nature, and integrating them into the creation of calligraphy art.

It is said that in order to study writing and writing, Wang Xizhi carefully observed the expressions of geese floating in the pond and understood the principle of writing. Huai Su, a calligrapher of the Tang Dynasty, was inspired to create calligraphy by watching the peak-like clouds in the sky in the summer and listening to the roar of the Jialing River at night. Today, when we study calligraphy, while strengthening our multi-faceted cultural and artistic accomplishments, we must also pay attention to observing life and be good at incorporating the beauty in life into the art of calligraphy.

Learning calligraphy must also strengthen the cultivation of moral sentiments. As the saying goes: "Books are paintings of the heart" and "Books are like people". As a text-based plastic art, calligraphy must incorporate the calligrapher's certain emotions, temperament, personality, aesthetic taste and views on objective things. Liu Gongquan, a calligrapher of the Tang Dynasty, has a famous saying: "A correct heart means a correct pen." This illustrates the importance of strengthening the cultivation of moral sentiments for learning calligraphy

2. Writing tools

Brush calligraphy tools, mainly There are pens, ink, paper, and inkstones, which are often called the "four treasures of the study." Understanding the performance and characteristics of various writing tools and knowing how to select, use and maintain them are important conditions for learning brush calligraphy well.

1. Brushes

my country’s brushes have a history of about five to six thousand years. In the long-term application process, there are more and more varieties of brushes, and their production has become more and more sophisticated.

There are many types of brushes. According to the soft and hard properties of the brush tip, there are three types: hard brush, soft brush and combined brush. Hard pen, made of rigid animal hair. Commonly used ones include wolf brush (made from weasel hair), purple brush (made from rabbit arrow hair), rat whisker brush (made from rat whiskers), bristle brush (made from pig bristles), etc. The characteristics of the hard pen are that it is sharp, strong and elastic. Soft hair pens are made of less elastic animal hair. Commonly used ones include sheep's hair pens (made of wool), chicken hair pens (made of chicken down), etc. The characteristic of the soft pen is that it is soft and round, and it is easy to wet the ink. A combination pen is made of soft and hard pens in proportion. Common ones include purple wool pens (one made of half rabbit hair and half goat hair is called "Five Purple Five Sheep". One made of 70% rabbit hair and 30% goat hair is called "Seven Purple Three Sheep"), purple wolf hair pen Pen (made from mountain rabbit hair and weasel hair, also known as "oolong water"), Baiyun pen (made from weasel hair and goat hair). The characteristic of the Jianhao pen is that it is both hard and soft, with a moderate amount of softness and hardness.

According to the length of the brush (the tuft of hair located in the center of the tapered pen head is called the main hair, and the surrounding layer of hair is called the secondary hair), the brushes are divided into three types: long edge, center edge, and short edge. The long-edge pen has a long tip and stores more ink; the short-edge pen has a shorter, blunter tip and holds less ink; the center-edge pen is somewhere in between.

According to the size of the pen tip, there are large regular script, medium regular script and small regular script. There are also screen pens and joint pens for writing couplets and screen strips, bucket pens for writing plaques and signboards, and extra large characters. The pen used for writing special characters, the Guiguī pen used for writing small characters, etc. (as shown in the picture).

Types of brushes

Depending on the materials and processing conditions, the brush barrels are often marked with words such as "top quality", "refined", "added materials", and "clean". , "pure" and "su", and some are also engraved with product names.

Writing brushes are produced in many places, among which the "Hu Brush" produced in Shanlian Town, Wuxing County (Huzhou), Zhejiang Province is the most famous. In addition, the "Xiang brush" produced in Hunan and the brushes produced in Xuancheng, Anhui (huī) and other real estates are also famous.

How to choose a brush?

First of all, pay attention to the quality of the brush itself. The quality of a brush depends on the tip of the brush. A good-quality pen tip is sharp, neatly trimmed, hard and round, strong and powerful, that is, "sharp, neat, round, and strong." "Jian" means that the tip of the pen is as sharp as a cone. When writing with ink, the tip of the pen can be gathered and maintained no matter whether it is lifted lightly, pressed hard, or turned round or folded; The hair is neat and tidy, which is conducive to achieving "all the power" when writing; "round" refers to the round and full abdomen of the pen tip, which is conical in shape. Such a brush absorbs a large amount of ink, does not scatter the edge when writing, and has a strong sense of pointillism in writing. "Jian" means that the tip of the pen is elastic, strong and strong. The bristles of the pen spread out, bend and then gather, and can be straight without deformation. When writing with this pen, it helps to write strokes with bones. A good-quality writing brush also has the characteristics of a straight nib, even and pure bristles, and not old (yellowish) and tender (greenish) bristles. The pen barrel is also an important part of the brush. It must be round and straight, with moderate length and thickness.

Secondly, it should be determined according to the writing needs and the paper used. Generally speaking, when writing large characters, use a large pen and a flexible pen; when writing small characters, use a small pen and use a rigid pen. To write angular, strong and upright characters, it is better to use hard brushes; to write plump, round, simple and thick characters, it is better to use soft brushes; to write rules and strict characters, it is better to use short brushes; to write bold and smooth cursive, it is better to use long edges . When writing on soft paper (such as rice paper, rough paper, Yuan Shu paper, etc.), it is better to use hard or mixed paper; when writing on hard paper (such as glossy paper, etc.), it is better to use soft paper. Only in this way can the effect of combining hardness and softness be achieved. Of course, these are relative terms, not absolute. As long as you have solid basic skills and deep skills, you can still write smaller characters well with a larger pen; whether you use soft pen, hard pen, or mixed pen, you can write good characters with ease on any kind of paper.

When you are new to calligraphy, you don’t need to be demanding about the quality of the brush, as long as it basically meets the writing requirements. When practicing calligraphy, it is not advisable to use hard pens. Generally, it is better to use a long-edge regular script pen to write words 3-5 cm square. Since it is more difficult to write with a soft pen, it is easy to expose the diseased pen during the writing process.

Therefore, insisting on practicing calligraphy with Changfeng Yanghao, following the difficult requirements, and paying attention to correcting errors in writing will help you master the method of writing and develop your writing power.

To use a new pen, you must know how to open the pen and dip it in ink. To open a pen, soak the new pen in clean water (warm or cold water) to let the gel on the pen tip melt. After the bristles are soaked, wash off the gel, squeeze out the water in the pen tip, and then dip it in ink for use. When dipping a new pen in ink, pay attention to squeezing out the water, "pointing" the pen tip into the inkstone, and sucking the ink from the pen tip. This can make the "pen full of ink" and the ink flow out naturally from the pen tip when writing. When writing, you also need to hold the pen (tiàn) to control the ink content of the pen tip according to the size of the writing and the style of the writing.

A brush can be durable if it is well maintained. After writing, you should clean the brush. When washing, shake it slowly in the water. After washing, squeeze out the water, straighten the pen tip, put on the pen cover, or hang the pen tip down on the pen holder. New brushes and brushes that are not commonly used should be placed in the box. You can also put some hygiene pills in the box to prevent insects.

2. Ink

my country also has a long history of using ink, and the craft of making ink has always been famous in the world.

There are many varieties of ink, but they are mainly divided into two categories: one is oil smoke ink, and the other is pine smoke ink.

Oil fume ink is mainly made from tung oil, lard and other animal and plant smoke, and then added with gum, musk (shè) incense, borneol, etc. Oil fume ink is a high-quality ink with a firm, delicate texture, wear-resistant, black and shiny color, but the gum is heavier.

Pine smoke ink is made by burning pine branches, adding glue, medicinal materials and spices. Its characteristics are dark color, less luster, lighter gelatin, and easy to dissolve in water.

Both oil smoke ink and pine smoke ink are suitable for writing calligraphy. If used for calligraphy creation, oil smoke ink is better.

When evaluating the quality of ink, the standard is generally "fine quality, light glue, black color, and clear sound". Fine quality means that the texture of the ink is fine and moist, with no impurities, no bubbles, or very few and very small bubbles, tight structure, and the ground ink particles are fine; light glue means that there is less colloid in the ink and it is ground. The ink is thick but not muddy, sticky, astringent, and not stagnant; the color is black, which means the color is black and bright, and the ink with purple light is the best, followed by pure black, and the third with cyan light; the sound is clear, which means grinding or grinding The sound is crisp and not rough when struck.

In addition, you can also judge the quality from the smell of ink. Good ink is fragrant inside but not fragrant outside. It overflows with bursts of fragrance when grinding.

The choice of ink should be based on actual needs. Generally speaking, the ink for writing large characters can be thicker; the ink for writing small characters should be finer. When writing large characters, use ink with a heavy glue content to help develop the pen's power; when writing small characters, use a lighter glue to avoid the pen tip moving smoothly when using the pen. When writing on soft paper, it is better to use finer ink; when writing on hard paper, it is okay to use thicker ink. When writing with a hard pen, the ink needs to be ground thicker; when using a soft pen, the ink needs to be lighter for easier swiping. When writing regular script, the ink should be thicker; when writing cursive script, the ink should be lighter for smoother writing. If you are a beginner in calligraphy, don’t be too particular about using ink. You can practice using ordinary ink blocks or finished ink.

When using an ink block to rub ink and write, you should pay attention to three points: First, add water step by step. To grind ink, you must use a clean inkstone. Add a little water at the beginning. When it becomes thicker, add more water. Add water before grinding again. How many times you need to add water depends on how many words you write. Grind until the shade is appropriate and enough. Zhu Changwen of the Song Dynasty said in "Mo Chi Bian": "When grinding ink, it should be cool, as coolness will produce light; ink should not be hot, as hotness will produce foam." Second, press hard and grind gently. When grinding ink, keep the ink ingot and the surface of the inkstone basically vertical, press it slightly and move it gently. It can move forward and backward or in a circle. Third, dry and preserve. When the ink has been ground enough, the ink ingot should be taken out, dried and wrapped with paper, and placed in a plastic bag to prevent the ink ingot from swelling and cracking due to moisture, deformation and deterioration, or breaking due to dryness and cracking.

When writing with ink, you should pay attention to two points: First, do not add water to the bottle. The ink contains preservatives, and when mixed with water, it will cause a chemical reaction, causing it to become rancid and smelly. Second, do not insert the water-filled pen tip directly into the ink bottle to dip it in ink. For daily writing, you usually need an inkstone, and you can also prepare containers such as plates and small bowls to pour as much as you need. When students practice calligraphy, they can just use ordinary ink. If you want to create calligraphy on rice paper, it is best to use slightly more expensive calligraphy and painting inks, such as "Yidege" and "Cao Sugong".

3. Paper

Paper is one of the four great inventions in ancient my country. The invention of paper made a huge contribution to human culture and also played an important role in the development of calligraphy.

There are many types of paper, generally divided into cultural paper and calligraphy and painting paper. Among the papers used for calligraphy and painting, rice paper is the best.

Xuan paper is named after its production center in Xuanzhou (now Xuancheng, Anhui). Rice paper is made from sandalwood bark. It has slender fibers and strong tensile strength. It has the advantages of fine, clean and bright texture, good water absorption, flexibility and durability. It is called the "King of Paper" and has the reputation of "paper having a thousand-year lifespan". reputation.

There are many types of rice paper. According to water absorption, there are raw Xuan, cooked Xuan and half-cooked Xuan. Shengxuan has strong water absorption and is easy to be penetrated by ink. It is suitable for writing fast-flowing characters such as running and cursive scripts. For example, when writing slower characters such as regular script, official script, and seal script, the ink should be thicker and the amount of ink dipped in should be appropriate. It is better to use less than too much. Cooked Xuan is made from raw Xuan after technological treatment. It has weak water absorption and is often used for writing block letters and official script. Half-raw and half-cooked Xuan, its performance is between raw and cooked Xuan, suitable for writing running script, regular script, and cursive script. Rice paper comes in different thicknesses, and single rice paper is thinner. The Jia Xuan, Jia Gong and Jade editions are thicker. Paper widths also come in different sizes. Commonly used ones include three-foot Xuan, four-foot Xuan, six-foot Xuan, etc.

In addition to rice paper, calligraphy papers include vellum paper, rough-edged paper, Yuan calligraphy paper, bamboo and silk paper, Qidu paper, Lianshi paper, etc.

The selection and use of paper should be determined according to the specific situation. Although rice paper is good, it is more expensive. For daily calligraphy practice, you can choose economical and affordable rough-edged paper, Yuan Shu paper, etc. After your writing skills improve, you can choose appropriate rice paper when creating.

4. Inkstone

Inkstone, also known as inkstone tile and inkstone pool. It has as long a history as ink.

The types of inkstones are classified according to the materials used to make them, including stone inkstones, jade inkstones, ceramic inkstones, brick inkstones, metal inkstones, rubber inkstones, etc. The most practical and suitable for grinding ink is the stone inkstone. Duan inkstone (produced in Duanxi (lù) at the west foot of Nanlanke Mountain, Gaoyao County, Guangdong), She inkstone (produced in Longwei Mountain, She (shè) County, Anhui), Tao (táo) inkstone (produced in Taohe River, Lintao County, Gansu), Red silk inkstone (produced in Yidu County, Shandong Province) and other famous stone inkstones.

In addition to square shapes, inkstones also have round, egg-shaped, axe-shaped, etc. Stone inkstones with good texture are fine but not slippery, firm but not dry, and produce ink without damaging the hair. Therefore, when choosing a stone inkstone, you must first look at the quality of the stone, and secondly, the shape, use of stone quality and color, and design of patterns. If you are a beginner in calligraphy, you don’t need to be particular about stone inkstones. Just have an ordinary stone inkstone.

When using a new inkstone, scrub off the wax or oil on the inkstone. Any remaining ink or ink residue should be washed away after each use and should be properly covered. It is advisable to use cold water when washing inkstones, and do not allow them to be contaminated with oil or exposed to the sun. You can usually store water in the inkstone to keep the center of the inkstone moist.

3. Other utensils

1. Pen holder

The pen holder is a device for hanging and placing pens. There are two types: discrete and horizontal. Vertical pen holders are available in round, prismatic, square, and rectangular shapes. The upright circular pen holder is equipped with a turntable on the column, and there are many pen hooks around the turntable, which can be rotated when used; the vertical rectangular pen holder is also called a "pen screen". This type of pen holder is generally made of wood, with various carvings on the frame. The pattern can not only hang pens, but also play a role in decorating the study room. Horizontal pen stands, also called pen beds, are shaped like side-by-side "mountain" characters and are usually placed on the table for pens. This type of pen stand is generally made of metal, jade, ceramics, plastics, etc.

2. Pen holder

The pen holder is a tool for inserting pens, and its shapes include round, square, diamond, etc. The materials used include bamboo, wood, pottery, metal, jade, glass and plastic.

3. Pen washer

A pen washer is a tool for washing pens. Its shapes are mostly rectangular, square and round. The materials used include ceramics, glass, plastic, etc. Daily bowls and larger bottles can also be used as pen washers.

4. Paperweight

Paperweight, also called paper weight, is a tool for suppressing paper and books. When writing, use it to press the paper to keep the paper flat and prevent it from moving. Most of its shapes are ruler-shaped, but also square, oval, prismatic, and spherical. Materials include bronze, jade, ceramics, wood plus lead, etc.

Felt pad Felt pad is a utensil for holding paper when writing. When we write with calligraphy, ink often penetrates the back of the paper and easily sticks to the desktop. If a paper pad is used underneath, part of the ink will be absorbed by the paper and the writing will be difficult. The words produced will be affected. The felt pad does not absorb water. If you put it under the paper, all the ink will stay on the paper, and the written words will keep the ink moist and energetic. When choosing felt pads, you should choose pure wool products. The hair should be short and the surface should be flat. The size of one square meter is enough.

4. Writing posture and writing method

1. Writing posture

Writing posture is also called body technique. To write calligraphy, all parts of the body need to coordinate. Every bit of painting must be given away with all one's strength. How one's strength is used for writing is directly related to posture. Correct posture not only helps to utilize the functions of each part of the body to write well, but is also beneficial to physical health. Therefore, when learning calligraphy, you must pay attention to the correct writing posture.

There are two main postures for writing calligraphy: sitting and standing.

Sitting and writing is a common posture. Any characters smaller than three inches square are generally written in the sitting position.

Basic requirements for sitting posture: head upright, body straight, shoulders flat, chest relaxed, arms open, and feet stable.

Head upright: The head is upright, leaning slightly forward, looking at the pen, and keeping a distance of 30-35 cm between the eyes and the paper. Some people turn their heads to one side when writing, which not only makes it difficult to write correctly, but also damages their eyesight.

Stand straight: Sit upright and straighten your waist and spine. In this way, a condescending attitude is formed, and the writing is calm and powerful. If you bend over and arch your back, your center of gravity will lean forward, and your hands will naturally feel heavy and strenuous. This will not only make your handwriting poor, but will also be harmful to your health.

Shoulders should be flat, which means that the shoulders should be naturally relaxed and balanced. Do not be one high and one low, one in front of the other. Generally speaking, if you sit with your body upright, your shoulders will be flat.

Chest stretch means that the chest is stretched and kept about a punch's distance from the edge of the table. Avoid pressing your chest against the edge of the table.

Arm open means that the arms naturally stretch left and right. Hold the pen in your right hand and press the paper with your left hand in a balanced posture. Avoid keeping your arms close to your ribs, or moving your left arm around.

Stable feet means keeping your feet apart and firmly on the ground. The distance between the feet should be roughly equal to the width of the shoulders. If the feet are too far apart, the toes are raised, or the legs are crossed, the body will lose balance and affect the writing effect.

Writing larger characters or writing under special conditions is difficult to adapt to while sitting, so you need to adopt a standing position. There are two kinds of standing postures, one is standing posture and downward writing, and the other is standing posture and inscription on the wall.

Commonly used is to write from a standing position.

The basic requirements for standing posture are: head bent, body bowed, arms hanging, and feet spread.

Head-down means leaning your head straight forward toward the table, keeping a certain distance from the paper. In this way, the line of sight is straight and the angle of view is appropriate, which not only takes care of the overall situation, but also facilitates accurate writing.

Bowing means that the upper body is slightly bent forward, and the inclination should be appropriate.

Arm hanging means that the right wrist and elbow are completely suspended. Push your shoulders with your waist and move your wrists with the shoulder straps, which is helpful for the circulation of Qi. When writing with the pen hanging, the left hand can be pressed naturally on the table or stretched slightly backward to draw the strength of the whole body and achieve balance.

Foot-open means keeping your feet apart and keeping a certain distance. In this way, the body can be naturally balanced and can exert its full strength.

2. The writing method

The writing method is also called fingering. To write calligraphy, you must master the correct way to hold the pen. The writing methods include three-finger writing method, four-finger writing method, five-finger writing method, etc. Among these writing methods, the five-finger method is recognized by ancient and modern calligraphers as the most popular method.

The five-finger writing technique is said to have originated from Zhong Yao (yóu) and Wang Xizhi, and was later passed down to famous writers such as Ouyang Xun, Yan Zhenqing, Chu (chǔ) Suiliang, and Lu Xisheng. Lu Xisheng summarized it into five words, namely, 扌剌, 安, hook, grid, and bia, and explained it in detail. After in-depth research, the famous modern calligrapher Shen Yinmo connected the five characters with the thumb, index finger, middle finger, ring finger, and little finger, and gave an incisive and popular explanation:

扌夌: means pressing, using the big finger. The inclined and upward part of your thumb sticks to the inside of the penholder, and exert force from the inside out.

To press: To press, press the first section of your index finger against the outside of the pen holder, and apply force from the outside to the inside.

Hook: Use the first section of your middle finger to hook the outside of the penholder, and apply force from the outside to the inside to strengthen the index finger.

Gate: It means to top. Use the root of the ring finger nail to the upper part of the first section to push against the right inner side of the penholder, and push it from the right inner to the left, opposite to the direction of the hook, to strengthen the thumb. strength.

Die: Use the little finger to press the ring finger tightly to increase the strength of the ring finger.

In the five-finger writing method, two sets of corresponding forces are naturally formed, one is the thumb and index finger, and the other is the middle finger, ring finger, and little finger. The former is the basic force and the latter is the auxiliary force. Five-finger pen-holding method: making each of the five fingers work, not only can the penholder be held firmly and the pen can be moved flexibly, but also the "five fingers working together" can help express the writing power.

The basic requirements for using the five-finger writing method are as follows:

First, the fingers should be strong and the palms should be empty, with the palms upright and the wrists flat. Finger solid means that the five fingers should firmly restrain the penholder, so that the body's strength can be transmitted to the penholder and pen tip through the fingers holding the pen, so as to control the pressing force of the brush according to the writing situation. Palm deficiency means that the palm of the hand holding the pen should be empty, preferably enough to accommodate a table tennis ball. If the palm is weak, it proves that the curvature of the fingers is appropriate, the angle between the brush and the paper is appropriate, the strength is used, and the pen movement is not hindered. Palm upright means keeping your palm upright as much as possible when holding the pen. If the palm is upright, it will be straight and the front is straight. If the front is straight, it will have full strength and smooth movement. Wrist level means your wrist is level with the tabletop. In this way, it is easier to move the wrist. Generally speaking, if the palm is upright, the wrist will be flat. When the wrist is flat, the palm is upright, which ensures a straight, straight edge and a good posture in all directions.

Second, the pen barrel is vertical. When writing, keep the pen barrel and paper as vertical as possible. Only if the pen barrel is vertical can the pen tip run in the center of the stroke. That is, the "center stroke" makes the stipples written have strength and three-dimensionality.

Third, flexible movement. The pen should not be held too tightly or too loosely. If it is too tight, it will hinder the flexibility of the pen and it will be difficult to meet the writing requirements of "strength to the end of the pen"; if it is too loose, you will not be able to control the brush in your hand, and the brush will be out of control and will not obey orders. There is no such thing as flexibility in movement.

In addition, there is another issue of position when writing. The height of the writing should be flexibly controlled according to the font and font size of the writing. When writing small characters, the pen should be held lower, and when writing large characters, the pen should be held higher. When writing characters of the same size, the pen should be held lower in regular script to facilitate control of the pen. However, running script and cursive script require flexibility and flexibility, and the pen should be held slightly higher. There is no absolute measure of how high or low you can hold a pen, as long as you have a firm grasp and can stretch the pen freely.