Complete Collection of Spring Couplets Throughout History

Author: Meng Zhifei
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Publish Date: 2004-04-01
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Couplets, also known as "linglian" in elegant terms and "duizi" in colloquial language, are a fragrant and unique bloom in the vast garden of Chinese literary arts. They are a treasured part of traditional national culture and have long been favored by the general public. Among the artistic, research, and practical values of couplets, the practical value is the greatest. In the past, they were commonly used for imperial examinations, selecting capable officials, literary exchanges, mutual inscriptions, and composing couplets spontaneously when visiting famous scenic spots and historical sites. Even high-society individuals seeking partners sometimes used the method of recruiting couplets. In modern times, with social progress and the improvement of people's cultural literacy, the use of couplets has become even more widespread. The people use them during festivals, weddings, funerals, moving into new homes, celebratory events, and the opening of businesses. As a practical literary form, couplets are always fresh and enduring through time. This book is entirely designed for reader convenience, categorizing couplets according to actual usage habits—a true practical collection of couplets. The Complete Collection of Ancient and Modern Spring Couplets carefully selects and includes time-honored and newly composed couplets for spring celebrations from all walks of life in urban and rural areas. Most of these spring couplets are classic works, with only a few being timely new compositions. The old and new works are blended together, fully reflecting the vast panorama of spring couplets and striving to meet the reading and usage needs of a broad audience.