I. Overview and definition of couplets
Couplets are a literary form consisting of two lines of words or sentences that echo each other. It usually reflects this double effect through the relationship between levelness, rhythm and meaning. Couplets are often used in Spring Festival couplets, lintels, party member slogans and other occasions, which have the functions of encouragement, joy and celebration.
Second, the origin and development of couplets
Origin: Couplets originated from the creation and games of ancient literati, which can be traced back to the Tang and Song Dynasties at the earliest. They used antithesis to create a novel literary form, which gradually evolved into couplets. Development: During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, the creation and application of couplets further developed. At the same time, couplets have become a part of folk culture and are widely used in daily life and festivals.
Third, the form and characteristics of couplets
Simple: Couplets are generally composed of two lines, each with four words, and there are also couplets with more than six words. Words should be equal or symmetrical, and the form should be concise and beautiful. Echo duality: the characteristics of couplets are that the words or sentences in the upper and lower lines echo and duality each other in meaning, level and rhythm. The connection between upper and lower couplets is the core of couplets.
Fourthly, the creation and application of couplets.
Creative skills: The creation of couplets needs to pay attention to the requirements of equal number of words, relative meaning, neat form and conveying emotion. Words should be appropriate, full of charm and artistic sense. Application: Couplets are widely used in occasions such as Spring Festival, weddings, birthdays and cultural activities, and play an important role in people's lives in China. At the same time, couplets are also used in calligraphy and literary works.
Fifth, the cultural connotation and value of couplets.
Cultural inheritance: Couplets embody the philosophy, values and folk customs of China culture, and carry forward China culture through the inheritance of couplets. Aesthetic value: Duality forms a unique rhythm and rhythm, presenting aesthetic feeling and artistic effect, and has become an important art form in China traditional culture.