Learn to Write · Hard Pen Tracing. Volume 11

Author: Zhang Shouzhen, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2004-08-01
Features: Mastering calligraphy is an important part of Chinese language learning for primary school students. Standardized, neat, and tidy writing of Chinese characters is the foundation of lifelong learning skills for students. In response to the current widespread use of computers and the declining writing skills of students, relevant leaders from the Ministry of Education have emphasized that education administrative departments at all levels and primary and secondary schools should attach great importance to and strengthen writing education for students, incorporating writing instruction into the curriculum. Schools and parents should actively cooperate to cultivate children's good writing habits. To meet social needs, we have specially invited the renowned calligrapher Zhang Shouzhen to compile this set of character practice books. Mr. Zhang has been engaged in calligraphy for many years and has published over 100 types of calligraphy textbooks, teaching materials, practice books, and monographs. His calligraphy is elegant, refined, neat, and standardized, making it very popular among readers. The characters, idioms, essential classical poems, and text excerpts in this practice book are written in the order of the Chinese language textbooks, fully synchronized with classroom teaching. This set of practice books is published with internal lining paper, making it both a book and a tool, a tool and a book. Students can practice in various ways, such as tracing, copying, and shading. To facilitate learning, this practice book uses large-character models. The large font size makes it easier to analyze the structure and stroke trends of characters, allowing for clear observation and accurate writing, which helps students improve their writing skills quickly.
First, before starting to write, analyze the structure and characteristics of the character, observe clearly, and write carefully without being sloppy or distracted. Second, writing speed should be slow rather than fast. Regular script calligraphy has standardized and neat strokes, with each stroke clearly raised and lowered, each with its own posture. When writing, take your time to appreciate the details and avoid being hasty. Third, persistence is key. Practice calligraphy every day, practice daily, and write at least one side each day without being too strict about quantity. More importantly, avoid intermittent practice—frequent breaks are detrimental to improving writing skills.