5000 Practical Couplets

Author: Yan Enxuan
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Publishing Date: 2004-01-01
Features: During the Spring Festival, wedding, birthday, and other joyous occasions, red couplets are pasted on both sides of the gate to express festive sentiments. In living rooms and studies, prayerful couplets are hung on the walls to convey aspirations and ambitions. When a beloved elder passes away, mourning couplets are sent to express heartfelt condolences. These practices have become an artistic hobby and traditional custom among the Chinese people. The author has carefully selected 5,000 couplets from a vast collection of ancient and modern ones, categorizing them into seven types: Spring Festival couplets, wedding couplets, birthday couplets, mourning couplets, industry couplets, new house and relocation couplets, living room, central hall, study, and inspirational couplets for dedication. These couplets are not only practical but also hold aesthetic value. Since its publication in July 2003, the book has been widely loved by readers. It is suitable for use, reference, and study by readers in both urban and rural areas, as well as for couplet enthusiasts who appreciate and admire them.