Couplets, one of the traditional cultures in China, also called couplets or couplets, are antithetical sentences written on paper, cloth or engraved on bamboo, wood and columns. The antithesis of couplets is neat and even, which is a unique artistic form of Chinese language. Couplets are the treasures of China traditional culture.
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Classification by purpose:
1, general couplets-such as Spring Festival couplets,
2. Special couplets-such as tea couplets, birthday couplets, wedding couplets, wedding couplets, elegiac couplets, industry couplets, motto couplets, gift couplets, title couplets, etc.
3. Spring Festival couplets: special couplets for the New Year.
4. Greeting couplets: used for birthday, wedding, housewarming, having children, opening business and other festive occasions.
5. elegiac couplet: used to mourn the dead.
6. Gift giving: praise or encourage others to use it.
7. Self-encouragement: For self-encouragement.
For example, books about the country are often read; Nothing is useless to body and mind.
8. Industry Association: Different industries are posted at the gate or in the store.
Such as: to know things from ancient times to the present; I have to read five books. (Bookstore) Although it is a clean business; But it's top kung fu. (Barber shop) welcomes guests in spring, summer, autumn and winter; Entertain people from east, west, north and south. (Hotel)
9. Yan Zhilian: The purpose of ambition.
Such as: I would rather be Zhao's ghost; Not for him, minister.