Focus on a copybook and aim to write words that look like the copybook. When practicing calligraphy, there are two main areas of memory: radicals. The writing methods of "strokes dots horizontally and vertically" and the radical "口月心马" are similar in every character. Structure. The position and size of the middle part of each character (more strokes). Buy a copybook that you like, Practice according to this book until you are good at practice. Different calligraphers have different writing methods and compositions of radicals. Changing them during calligraphy practice will cause memory confusion. The type "Commonly Used Chinese Characters 3500" is recommended. Do not buy ancient poetry, Idiom solitaire and the like, some commonly used words are not covered in this type of copybook, and some simple words appear repeatedly. Practicing calligraphy is not for the purpose of reciting poems and correcting them. Energy is limited, so don’t expect to get more than one thing. The purpose is to write good calligraphy, and the process is mainly It's imitation, with little creativity, and it can't be said to cultivate one's moral character.
Less copying, more copying
When I first started practicing calligraphy, I copied the calligraphy posts for half a year, but I felt that there was not much progress; when I changed to temporary calligraphy, I improved quickly. "Copying" is to cover the copybook with transparent paper and trace it stroke by stroke; "linting" is to compare the copybook and imitate writing. The progress of copying is slow. I found two reasons:
1. It is easy to get distracted when copying. Practicing calligraphy is the same as memorizing words. You must remember what the words on the copybook look like to ensure that you can write them out in the future. Copying is simpler than copying. You only need to fill it in. It is easy to get distracted while writing, and the memory effect cannot be achieved. Being distracted when practicing calligraphy is a big no-no. No matter how much you write, it will be difficult to improve.
2. It is difficult to find one’s own shortcomings. I remember a teacher said that understanding a question and being able to do it yourself are two different things. If you just follow the strokes of the copybook, your own problems may be covered up. When you are about to write, first take a look at how the words are written on the copybook, and then write it again. After you finish writing, compare it with the copybook, and you will find out where you are lacking, and correct the deficiencies in a timely manner.
In addition, when copying, it is often written once and then it is over. When writing, a word usually needs to be written several times before it reaches or comes close to the word on the copybook. Continuous repetition also deepens memory.
Write in big letters
A long time ago, I heard someone say that I don’t practice calligraphy very well. The size of the characters on the copybook should be at least as large as the characters on the copybook. If the characters are written small (especially for some complex characters), many details will be glossed over, making it difficult to accurately grasp the writing method of a character. For example, if the word "bag" is small, draw a circle around the "口" in the middle.
The characters are written large, the structure can be seen at a glance, and the details can be seen clearly. It is easy to discover the deficiencies in your own writing and make timely corrections.
Practice common Chinese characters first
The purpose of practicing calligraphy is application. I was able to write many words at that time, but I didn't use them for a long time. When I wrote them, I forgot them again, and the practice had no effect. I saw an article before that said that when you make a commitment and fulfill it, you will become more and more satisfied with yourself, and your ability to fulfill your commitment will also increase. Applying the calligraphy you have practiced to your daily life is such a feedback process. In addition, some words that have not been practiced (for example, "thinking" has not been practiced), through association (such as "forgetting" has been practiced), will also be improved in daily writing.
"Commonly used words" refer to "commonly used words":
Words related to profession. For example, in chemistry, "hydrogen, helium, boron, aluminum", etc.; in management accounting, "debit, credit, item, payment", etc.
Relatives and friends, some remote words in the province, city and hometown. As long as it is frequently used in daily life, use it to practice.
The "3500 commonly used words" are also divided into priorities. For example, "乜" (mie) has only two characters, but is basically not used. Find a Chinese character usage frequency table on the Internet, select some according to your own situation, mark them on the copybook, and practice them first.
Often change pens and paper to practice calligraphy
Suitable for various occasions. Focus on a copybook, but change your writing utensils every once in a while. In daily life, you may write (such as signing) anytime and anywhere. The paper and pen used when writing are different from those used when practicing calligraphy, which will affect the writing effect.
The fixation of writing utensils will create dependence. Different pens have different tip thicknesses and smoothness, and different papers have different roughness and bleeding levels. Adapt to various writing environments by changing writing utensils.
True diligence is not forced mechanical repetitive work, nor is it self-motivated destruction of health, nor is it the last-minute burst of efficiency caused by procrastination. It comes from the depths of a person's heart, and he can still maintain the same enthusiasm and focus for ten years for those things that cannot obtain immediate returns.
