Leng Chunhua Coordinate Grid Mnemonic Character Practice Method: The Revolution of Character Practice -- Running Script

Author: Leng Chunhua / Leng Xiaoxiao
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Publish Date: 2004-11-01
Features: "Leng Chunhua Coordinate Grid Mnemonic Calligraphy Method" is a revolution in the history of Chinese character writing methods, bringing the practice of writing into the digital age. This calligraphy method is specifically designed for calligraphy teaching, characterized by its practicality, ease of learning, and user-friendly operation. Using the coordinate grid calligraphy template (patent number: ZL200330112735.6), one must first understand what a coordinate grid calligraphy template is. This requires looking at Diagram 1 to identify the positions of the nine coordinate points in the square grid; then, Diagram 2 is used to memorize the names of the coordinate points; next, Diagram 3 clarifies the eight directions (virtual secondary coordinates) of each coordinate point; finally, Diagram 4 explains the usage state of the coordinate grid. In this way, when the learner writes in the coordinate grid, they can clearly determine the numerical position and directional trend of each stroke, accurately grasping the three essential elements of a character (starting stroke, middle stroke, and ending stroke) to achieve precise stroke positioning. At the same time, it reflects the aesthetic beauty of the character form. For thousands of years, common calligraphy tools such as the square grid, rice grid, and nine-grid have been widely used. Although these tools have some advantages, teachers often lack specific guidance, and learners struggle to place their strokes accurately. The coordinate grid, however, provides a digital expression for teaching language, making it easier for teachers to teach and for students to learn. For example, the upper dot of the character "" (yong) starts from the upper-left of point A2 and ends on the right side of A2, with a slanted stroke. To help learners improve efficiency, grasp patterns, and develop interest, the author has selected 519 model characters and grouped them into 173 sets of three using a classification method. Each set is summarized with a mnemonic rhyme that encapsulates its writing characteristics. For instance:
- "，" (The character "" has a long lower horizontal stroke)
- "，" (The character "" has a slanted vertical stroke)
- "，" (The character "" has a flick, vertical, and curved stroke)
- "，" (The left-side wood radical should avoid long dots)
These rhymes are catchy and easy to remember, serving as a key to mastering the writing of strokes in different positions and the rules for writing radicals. Additionally, each character in the book is accompanied by its pinyin and stroke order diagram. The author has also composed rhymes for calligraphy practice, such as:
- "，，" (Three "" characters: feet and shoulders aligned, move forward while writing)
- "，，" (Characters form a line: write while looking left)
- "，，" (Rows form a page: equal spacing, align heads and tails with the top and bottom)
These rhymes provide an overview and summary of writing posture, character grouping, row grouping, and overall layout, offering foundational and supplementary support for learners in their future writing practice. This is one of the key features of the book.