How to make a nested couplet

Author: Lin Suoxi
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Publish Date: 2003-09-01
Features: Character-embedded couplets are a type of couplet characterized by the embedding of selected characters. The term "embedding" refers to the deliberate placement of chosen characters within the couplet, combined with other words, in appropriate positions to create a change in meaning and offer a new artistic enjoyment. When composing embedded couplets, it is essential to adhere to basic requirements such as matching sentence structures in both upper and lower couplets, equal word counts, harmonious tones, well-structured parallelism, and relevance or contrast in meaning. In other words, a work with well-embedded characters must be a complete and well-formed couplet in form.