Calligraphy practicing model method and application thereof
Through the modular calligraphy practice method, the Chinese character strokes are connected into geometric shapes, which solves the problem of difficult grasping the structural proportion and center of gravity in the traditional calligraphy practice method, and achieves the improvement of the efficiency and quality of calligraphy practice.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202510332651.9
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-20
- Publication Date
- 2025-05-16
AI Technical Summary
Traditional calligraphy practice methods are difficult to help beginners accurately grasp the structural proportion and center of gravity of Chinese characters, resulting in poor writing results and easy to form incorrect muscle writing memories.
A method of practicing calligraphy is proposed. By connecting Chinese characters into geometric shapes, it provides a modular practice method, including grammatical summary cognition, copying module, module interpretation, module segmentation and self-examination of the center of gravity of the module.
This method can quickly improve the efficiency and quality of calligraphy practice, help beginners accurately master the structure of Chinese characters, avoid wrong muscle writing and memory, and improve independent learning and teaching effects.
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Technical Field
[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of Chinese character writing practice, and more specifically to a calligraphy practice model method and its application, specifically to a calligraphy practice model method that can effectively improve the calligraphy practice effect, accurately grasp the structural proportions of Chinese characters and the positional relationship of various components, and its application in personal independent practice and teaching in educational institutions. Background Art
[0002] In the field of Chinese character writing practice, traditional calligraphy practice methods have many limitations, which cause beginners to face many difficulties in improving their writing skills.
[0003] (1) The Dilemma of Traditional Calligraphy Practice
[0004] Traditional calligraphy practice often requires beginners to rely on their own vague understanding of characters and a lot of copying to try to improve their writing skills. However, this method has obvious drawbacks:
[0005] 1. Unclear Understanding of Structural Proportions: Beginners often have a vague and abstract understanding of the overall structure and detailed proportions of Chinese characters, lacking clear guidance and standards. This makes it difficult for them to accurately determine the proportional relationships between the various components of a character. For example, when writing characters with left-right or top-down structures, they are unclear about the appropriate proportions of the left and right parts, and the top and bottom parts, resulting in an overall structural disharmony in the characters they write.
[0006] 2. Unclear Concept of Character Outline: Beginners rely solely on intuition when it comes to character outlines. They lack a clear understanding of whether a character is oriented vertically or horizontally, and struggle to accurately grasp key elements such as the position of the character's center of gravity and the placement and proportions of the main strokes. This results in a lack of standardization and aesthetic appeal in their handwriting, potentially leading to skewed or deformed characters and an unstable center of gravity.
[0007] 3. Blind repetition: Due to a lack of precise understanding of character structure, beginners may blindly rewrite characters, wasting a lot of time and energy while making slow progress. Even after long hours of practice, they still cannot effectively improve their handwriting and achieve the desired results. Repeated mistakes may even lead to incorrect muscle memory, which becomes increasingly difficult to correct.
[0008] (2) The present invention proposes the "character training model method"
[0009] In light of the aforementioned shortcomings of traditional calligraphy practice methods, we have developed the innovative Calligraphy Modeling Method. This method aims to provide beginners with a new, intuitive, effective, and standardized approach to calligraphy practice. It addresses many of the challenges inherent in traditional calligraphy practice, helping them quickly and accurately master the structure of Chinese characters and improving both the efficiency and quality of their practice. Summary of the Invention
[0010] In view of this, the present invention can provide beginners with a new, intuitive and effective way of teaching calligraphy practice to solve many problems existing in traditional calligraphy practice, help beginners quickly and accurately master the structure of Chinese characters, and provide a calligraphy practice model that improves the efficiency and quality of calligraphy practice.
[0011] In order to achieve the above object, the present invention adopts the following technical solutions:
[0012] A calligraphy model method comprises the following steps:
[0013] (1) General cognition of character shape:
[0014] Take a Chinese character as a model character and connect the raised points or lines from top to bottom and from left to right to form a simple geometric shape, i.e. glyph, as a module;
[0015] (2) Copy module:
[0016] Use the internal space of a module as the correct range for writing the strokes of the character. In the blank practice grid, use the coordinate positioning method to copy the geometric shape of the original model character, and copy multiple identical modules at once.
[0017] (3) Interpretation of modules and structures:
[0018] After copying the model character module in the blank practice grid, refer to the model character and mark the key strokes, starting and ending points, or turning points, and then connect them to get the skeleton of the character. On this basis, add auxiliary strokes in sequence to complete the entire font.
[0019] (4) Module segmentation:
[0020] For characters composed of two or more components, connect the raised points or lines of each component of the model character from top to bottom and from left to right to form two or more simple geometric shapes, dividing a large module into multiple small modules;
[0021] (5) Module focus and self-checking and self-correction:
[0022] Connect the raised points or lines of each component of the practice character in the copied module from top to bottom and from left to right to form two or more simple geometric shapes. Divide a large module into multiple small modules. Mark the center of gravity axes of the two or more small modules of the practice character according to the principle of center of gravity in physics. When the center of gravity axes of the two or more small modules are on the same axis, the internal structure of the character is flat; when the center of gravity axes of the two or more small modules are not on the same axis, the internal structure of the character is uneven.
[0023] (6) The central module cleverly determines the retraction and expansion relationship:
[0024] Set the blank practice grid in step (2) as the center module. The specific method is to divide a square into three equal parts with two vertical lines. The middle module is the center part of the Chinese character. Then add another horizontal center line in the horizontal direction of the square. There are two vertical axes on the left and right of the center module, which serve as important reference lines for practicing the center part of the character or writing strokes.
[0025] The present invention also provides an application of the above-mentioned calligraphy practice model method in individual independent practice and teaching in educational institutions.
[0026] (1) Technical core
[0027] The calligraphy model method of the present invention is an innovative method for calligraphy practice, especially focusing on the specialized training of Chinese character structure. It can quickly and efficiently solve key problems such as the structural proportion, center of gravity, and contraction and expansion relationship of Chinese characters, and quickly improve the efficiency of calligraphy practice.
[0028] (2) Operation steps and principles
[0029] (1) General cognition of character shape:
[0030] The present invention uses a certain Chinese character as a model character and connects the raised points or lines of the strokes from top to bottom and from left to right in a straight line to form a simple geometric shape, namely a glyph, as a module.
[0031] In this way, the present invention can summarize characters with complex strokes into geometric shapes that are easy to observe and analyze, which has many benefits:
[0032] ① It is convenient to observe the appearance of the characters at a glance, clearly understand the overall outline characteristics of the characters, and have the characters in mind before practicing.
[0033] ② Be able to accurately grasp the large-scale proportions of the length and width of the characters, and clarify the overall layout of the characters in the grid.
[0034] ③ It helps to determine whether the shape of the character is vertical or horizontal, providing a reference for the overall posture when writing.
[0035] ④ The position of the center of gravity of the character can be analyzed to lay the foundation for ensuring a stable center of gravity in subsequent writing.
[0036] ⑤ It is convenient to observe the position and proportion of the main strokes of the characters, so that the main strokes can be properly highlighted during writing, thereby enhancing the beauty of the characters.
[0037] (2) Copy module:
[0038] The present invention uses the internal space of a module as the range for writing the correct strokes of the character. In a blank practice grid, the geometric shape of the original model character is copied using a coordinate positioning method. Multiple identical modules are copied at one time to facilitate repeated practice. This not only helps practitioners organize strokes within the correct geometric shape, making the constructed new character closer to the large-scale style of the original model character, but also effectively trains the eye's observation ability and the accuracy of grasping the details of the character shape.
[0039] (3) Interpretation of modules and structures:
[0040] After copying the model of the model character in a blank practice grid, the present invention refers to the model character, marks and locates the starting and ending strokes or turning points of the key strokes, and then connects them to obtain the skeleton of the character, thereby accurately dividing the large space within the character. This is like building a building. After the frame proportions are accurately completed, the small structures within the frame will not be wrong. On this basis, auxiliary strokes are added in sequence to complete the entire font; by repeatedly practicing such exercises, the practitioner can remember the structure of the character, laying a solid structural foundation for subsequent accurate writing in the blank grid without any auxiliary means. During the module interpretation process, the structural details within the module, such as components and strokes, will be compared and marked, and the length ratio, inclination angle, arrangement spacing, etc. of the strokes within the model character will be analyzed to further deepen the understanding of the character structure.
[0041] (4) Module segmentation:
[0042] Calligraphy practice requires the coordinated development of the hands, eyes, and brain. Improving the practitioner's ability to observe, analyze, compare, judge, and correct errors is a crucial skill in calligraphy practice and a crucial educational tool for improving students' overall literacy. Module segmentation and analysis is a crucial step in enhancing these abilities. For characters composed of two or more components, connect the raised points or lines of each component in the model character and the practice character in the copy module from top to bottom and from left to right, forming two or more simple geometric shapes, thereby dividing a large module into multiple smaller ones. By segmenting the modules, practitioners can develop their ability to observe and recognize the proportions and positioning of the various components or major strokes within a structure, as well as their overall control of writing, thereby improving the accuracy of structural form. Module segmentation also allows for intuitive verification of structural alignment, facilitating self-checking and correction, allowing practitioners to promptly identify and correct any problems in their writing.
[0043] (5) Module focus and self-checking and self-correction:
[0044] The present invention connects the raised points or lines of each component of the practice character in the copy module from top to bottom and from left to right to form two or more simple geometric shapes, divides a large module into multiple small modules, and marks the center of gravity axes of the two or more small modules of the practice character according to the principle of center of gravity in physics. When the center of gravity axes of the two or more small modules are on the same axis, the internal structure of the character is flat; when the center of gravity axes of the two or more small modules are not on the same axis, the internal structure of the character is uneven.
[0045] When a character is made into modules, the center of gravity axis of its geometric shape can be easily defined according to the principle of center of gravity in physics, and the central axis of the character can be marked. If the center of gravity axis of the geometric shape is stable, then the structure of the character will also be flat; on the contrary, if the center of gravity of the modular figure is skewed, the internal structure of the character will be uneven, and the character shape will appear crooked and irregular. Using this principle, by marking the center of gravity axis of the character during the calligraphy practice, practitioners can train their subjective observation ability, independent judgment ability, and ability to independently correct incorrect writing, thereby improving their subjective initiative and learning efficiency. This is the "module verification" method, which can effectively solve the teaching pain points of primary and secondary school students in the process of calligraphy practice - after completing the calligraphy practice homework, students can only blindly repeat incorrect exercises or rely on teachers for correction due to the lack of simple and easy-to-operate verification methods. Through "module character verification", practitioners can check whether the overall proportions of the characters are correct, whether the main strokes are prominent, whether the proportions of the components are correct, whether the height positions of the components are correct, whether the center of gravity of the structure is stable, whether the main body of the character is compact, whether the font position is centered, etc., so as to discover and correct writing errors in time and avoid the formation of incorrect muscle writing memory.
[0046] (6) The central module cleverly determines the retraction and expansion relationship:
[0047] Regarding the center of a Chinese character, in regular script, the center refers to the central portion of a character. In standard writing, this center is typically in the middle of the structure (though it may be slightly offset to the left or right in special cases). Tightening the center involves arranging the strokes in the middle of a character tightly, while the strokes in the outer circle are relatively open. This creates a contraction-expansion relationship in the structure, reflecting the spirit of the character and is one of the most important structural principles.
[0048] In the current calligraphy teaching process, the Tianzi grid and Mizi grid are commonly used for writing practice. These writing grids are very helpful in writing the length relationship of the left and right strokes of left-right symmetrical characters. However, there is no intuitive and clear reference for the scale of the strokes of the components that tighten in the center. When practicing, students often find that the middle part is loose or too tight.
[0049] The invention of the Zhonggong module can simply and effectively handle the expansion and contraction relationship in the structure of Chinese characters.
[0050] In the present invention, a central palace module is set in the blank practice grid in step (2). The specific method is to equally divide a square into three parts with two vertical lines. The middle module is the central palace part of the Chinese character. For the convenience of writing, a horizontal center line is further added horizontally in the square, and there is a vertical axis on each side of the central palace module. These two vertical axes serve as important reference lines for writing the central components or strokes of the practice characters.
[0051] (III) Guiding Role of the Character Practice Model Method in Key Elements of Chinese Character Structure
[0052] 1. Center of Gravity Grasp
[0053] Grasping the center of gravity of Chinese characters is crucial for the regularity and stability of writing. In traditional character practice methods, it is difficult for beginners to intuitively understand and grasp the subtlety of the center of gravity of Chinese characters. The character practice model method clearly reveals the location of the center of gravity of Chinese characters by connecting the protruding points or lines in the strokes of Chinese characters to form geometric shapes. For example, for left-right structure Chinese characters, the module can clearly show the proportional distribution of the left and right parts, ensuring a stable center of gravity; for up-down structure Chinese characters, the module can accurately indicate the center of gravity connection relationship between the upper and lower parts, avoiding imbalance.
[0054] 2. Handling the Relationship between Extension and Contraction
[0055] In Chinese character writing, some strokes need to be extended, while some need to be contracted. Beginners often have difficulty grasping this relationship between extension and contraction. The geometric shapes constructed by the character practice model method can intuitively show which parts need to be expanded to highlight the main strokes and which parts need to be contracted to maintain overall coordination. For example, in the character "lin", the two vertical strokes on the left and right are exactly close to the edge of the central palace module, and the strokes inside the module are all in a contracted state, while the left-falling and right-rising strokes outside the module show a stretching trend. Another example is that the middle strokes (or components) in characters such as "cheng", "shu", and "hao" should all be written compactly inside the central palace module, while the left-falling and right-rising strokes on both sides should be expanded and released to the sides. The module will clearly mark the proportion and range of this extension and contraction. In this way, the character practice model method provides clear and accurate guidance for beginners in handling the relationship between extension and contraction of Chinese characters, making the originally abstract and complex Chinese character structure easy to understand and master, and greatly improving the effect and quality of character practice.
[0056] (IV) Special Guiding Significance of the "Character Practice Model Method" in Calligraphy (Writing) Practice
[0057] 1. The production of the module enables students to learn to observe and think first and then do it by hand, cultivating good character practice habits.
[0058] 2. The module shapes the form, accurately grasping the length, width, and large proportion of the character shape, cultivating an overall perspective to ensure that the original appearance of the font remains unchanged. At the same time, it is an effective method to check the character shape proportion.
[0059] 3. Module division accurately locates the position and proportion of each small module of the structure, allowing students to practice the strokes of each component directly in the small module. This will enable them to understand and grasp the relationship and characteristics between the various components of the structure more quickly, making calligraphy practice easier and more efficient.
[0060] 4. Module analysis, training structure skeleton, confirming key strokes (main strokes)
[0061] Relying on the relationship between the module's size and stroke length, we can identify key strokes and main strokes, establish a structural skeleton, and accurately divide the structure, components (or strokes), and space so that each stroke of the character can find the correct starting and ending position. This can not only train students' observation and comparative thinking skills, but also enable them to have an in-depth understanding of the primary and secondary relationships in the structure. Most importantly, it trains the accuracy of the character structure.
[0062] This special teaching method of reverse thinking training of Chinese character structure (special training is phased) is completely different from the traditional model of practicing writing in stroke order. In teaching practice, it can effectively stimulate students' subjective initiative in learning and quickly improve students' cognitive understanding of the structural elements of Chinese characters.
[0063] 5. The center module defines the main writing area of the Chinese character structure
[0064] The complex, abstract, and lawless structural expansion and contraction problems in traditional teaching can be solved in a simple, concrete, and intuitive way by referring to the two central axes. The operation is simple and the efficiency of calligraphy practice is greatly improved.
[0065] 6. The module gravity axis defines the center of gravity of the Chinese character structure
[0066] By summarizing the shape or components of Chinese characters into geometric modules based on the principles of physics, we can intuitively and accurately define the center of gravity axis of the module without being affected by the complex structure of the Chinese characters, thereby effectively interpreting the center of gravity of the Chinese character structure, which plays an important role in suggesting the practice of the flatness of the structure.
[0067] 7. "Module character verification" method to improve students' independent character practice ability of self-checking and self-correction
[0068] Module character verification is a very important part of the "character practice model" system. It not only provides students with a scientific method of self-checking and self-correction, but more importantly, it effectively overcomes the common inefficient character practice habits of students who only focus on writing with their heads down, are unwilling to look up, and do not compare and correct mistakes during the character practice process.
[0069] (5) Advantages and positive effects of the invention
[0070] (1) Innovative Science
[0071] The calligraphy practice method breaks through the limitations of traditional calligraphy practice methods that rely solely on feelings and vague cognitions. It creatively transforms Chinese characters into intuitive and clear geometric forms. Through a series of scientific and reasonable operation steps, such as general recognition of the character shape, copying modules, module interpretation, module segmentation, and self-checking and self-correcting using the center of gravity of the module, it provides a brand-new, systematic calligraphy practice method with clear standards and norms for beginners. This innovative method makes the Chinese character structure no longer an elusive abstract concept but a specific and visible image, making the calligraphy practice process more scientific.
[0072] (2) Practical and efficient
[0073] 1. Improve the efficiency of calligraphy practice
[0074] Compared with traditional calligraphy practice methods, the calligraphy practice method enables beginners to quickly and simply grasp the structure of Chinese characters. Through targeted training in each step, it significantly shortens the time for exploration and error correction, allowing beginners to see obvious progress in a short time, thus building confidence and interest in writing faster.
[0075] 2. Enhance the quality of calligraphy practice
[0076] The calligraphy practice method provides precise guidance in key elements of Chinese character structure such as the center of gravity and the relationship between contraction and expansion, ensuring that the characters written by practitioners are more reasonable, standardized, and beautiful in structure. At the same time, the "module verification of characters" function allows practitioners to promptly discover and correct writing errors, avoiding the formation of incorrect muscle writing memories, and further enhancing the quality of calligraphy practice.
[0077] 3. Facilitate teaching application
[0078] This method has clear operation steps and an easy-to-understand principle. It is not only suitable for beginners' self-practice but also convenient for teaching promotion in educational institutions such as schools. Teachers can clearly teach students knowledge of Chinese character structure using the calligraphy practice method, and students can also master calligraphy practice skills faster through this intuitive method, effectively solving some difficult problems existing in traditional calligraphy teaching. Description of the drawings
[0079] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the general recognition of the character shape of the character "开" in step (1) of the calligraphy practice method of the present invention;
[0080] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the general recognition of the character shapes of the characters "亚" and "目" and the large-scale ratio relationship of the length and width of the characters in step (1) of the calligraphy practice method of the present invention;
[0081] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the general recognition of the character shapes of the characters "廿" and "羊" in step (1) of the calligraphy practice method of the present invention;
[0082] Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the replication module for the characters "dao" and "xing" in step (2) of the calligraphy practice method of the present invention;
[0083] Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the module and structural interpretation of the character "mou" in step (3) of the calligraphy practice method of the present invention;
[0084] Figure 6 Schematic diagram of the module division of the characters "nie", "mao", "yin", and "heng" in step (4) of the calligraphy practice method of the present invention;
[0085] Figure 7 In the figure, Figure A is a schematic diagram showing that the center of gravity axes of multiple small modules of the characters "he", "gong", and "jia" in step (5) of the calligraphy practice method of the present invention are on the same axis, and Figure B is a schematic diagram showing that the center of gravity axes of multiple small modules of the characters "he", "gong", and "jia" in step (5) of the calligraphy practice method of the present invention are not on the same axis;
[0086] Figure 8 In the figure, Figure A is a schematic diagram showing that the middle part of the characters "zhou" and "lai" in step (6) of the calligraphy practice method of the present invention is loose, and Figure B is a schematic diagram showing that the middle part of the characters "shu" and "feng" in step (6) of the calligraphy practice method of the present invention is too tight;
[0087] Figure 9 Schematic diagram for accurately positioning and writing reference of the middle part module in step (6) of the calligraphy practice method of the present invention;
[0088] Figure 10 Schematic diagram of the positioning of the middle part module of the characters "cheng", "shu", and "hao" in step (6) of the calligraphy practice method of the present invention. Detailed implementation mode
[0089] Next, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all the embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without creative efforts belong to the scope of protection of the present invention.
[0090] Embodiment 1
[0091] The calligraphy practice method includes the following steps:
[0092] (1) Generalized recognition of the character shape:
[0093] In the present invention, a certain Chinese character is used as a model character, and the points or lines where the strokes bulge are connected linearly from top to bottom and from left to right to form a simple geometric shape, that is, the character shape, which is used as a module.
[0094] In this way, the present invention can summarize characters with complex strokes into geometric shapes that are easy to observe and analyze, which has many benefits:
[0095] ① It is easy to observe the shape of the characters at a glance, clearly understand the overall outline characteristics of the characters, and make sure that the characters are in mind before practicing. Figure 1 shown.
[0096] ② Be able to accurately grasp the relationship between the length and width of the characters and clearly understand the overall layout of the characters in the grid. Figure 2 shown.
[0097] ③ It helps to judge whether the character is shaped vertically or horizontally, and provides a reference for the overall posture when writing. Figure 3 shown.
[0098] ④ The position of the center of gravity of the character can be analyzed to lay the foundation for ensuring a stable center of gravity in subsequent writing.
[0099] ⑤ It is convenient to observe the position and proportion of the main strokes of the characters, so that the main strokes can be properly highlighted during writing, thereby enhancing the beauty of the characters.
[0100] (2) Copy module:
[0101] The present invention uses the internal space of a module as the range for writing the strokes of the character correctly. In the blank practice grid, the geometric shape of the original model character is copied using the coordinate positioning method. Multiple identical modules are copied at one time to facilitate repeated practice. This not only helps the practitioner organize the strokes within the correct geometric shape, making the constructed new character closer to the large-scale style of the original model character, but also effectively trains the eye's observation ability and the accuracy of grasping the details of the character shape. Figure 4 shown.
[0102] (3) Interpretation of modules and structures:
[0103] After the present invention copies the module of the model character in the blank practice grid, it refers to the model character, marks the starting and ending strokes or the turning points of the key strokes, and then connects them to obtain the skeleton of the character, thereby accurately dividing the large space within the character. This is like building a building. After the frame proportions are accurately completed, the small structures within the frame will not be wrong. On this basis, auxiliary strokes are added in sequence to complete the entire font; by repeatedly practicing such exercises, the practitioner can remember the structure of the character, laying a solid structural foundation for subsequent accurate writing in the blank grid without any auxiliary means. In the process of module interpretation, the structural details within the module, such as components and strokes, will be compared and marked, and the length ratio, inclination angle, arrangement spacing, etc. of the strokes within the model character will be analyzed to further deepen the understanding of the character structure. Figure 5 shown.
[0104] (4) Module segmentation:
[0105] Practicing calligraphy requires the coordinated development of hands, eyes, and brain, and improving the practitioner's ability to observe, analyze, compare, judge, and correct errors. It is one of the important abilities in practicing calligraphy, and it is also an important educational means to improve students' comprehensive literacy. Module segmentation and analysis is an important part of improving these abilities. For characters composed of two or more components, connect the raised points or lines of each component of the model character and the practice character in the copy module from top to bottom and from left to right to form two or more simple geometric shapes, and divide a large module into multiple small modules. By dividing the modules, the practitioner's overall ability to observe and recognize the proportions and postures of each component or main stroke in the structure and to control writing can be trained, thereby improving the accuracy of structural modeling. At the same time, module segmentation also has the function of visually checking whether the structure is flat, which is convenient for practitioners to check and correct themselves, and to promptly identify problems in writing and correct them. Such as Figure 6 shown.
[0106] (5) Module focus and self-checking and self-correction:
[0107] The present invention connects the raised points or lines of each component of the practice word in the copy module from top to bottom and from left to right to form two or more simple geometric shapes, divides a large module into multiple small modules, and marks the center of gravity axes of the two or more small modules of the practice word according to the principle of center of gravity in physics. When the center of gravity axes of the two or more small modules are on the same axis, such as Figure 7 As shown in Figure A, the internal structure of the character is flat; when the center of gravity of two or more small modules is not on the same axis, the internal structure of the character is not flat, as shown in Figure A. Figure 7 As shown in Figure B.
[0108] When a character is made into modules, the center of gravity axis of its geometric shape can be easily defined according to the principle of center of gravity in physics, and the central axis of the character can be marked. If the center of gravity axis of the geometric shape is stable, then the structure of the character will also be flat; on the contrary, if the center of gravity of the modular figure is skewed, the internal structure of the character will be uneven, and the character shape will appear crooked and irregular. Using this principle, by marking the center of gravity axis of the character during the calligraphy practice, practitioners can train their subjective observation ability, independent judgment ability, and ability to independently correct incorrect writing, thereby improving their subjective initiative and learning efficiency. This is the "module verification" method, which can effectively solve the teaching pain points of primary and secondary school students in the process of calligraphy practice - after completing the calligraphy practice homework, students can only blindly repeat incorrect exercises or rely on teachers for correction due to the lack of simple and easy-to-operate verification methods. Through "module character verification", practitioners can check whether the overall proportions of the characters are correct, whether the main strokes are prominent, whether the proportions of the components are correct, whether the height positions of the components are correct, whether the center of gravity of the structure is stable, whether the main body of the character is compact, whether the font position is centered, etc., so as to discover and correct writing errors in time and avoid the formation of incorrect muscle writing memory.
[0109] (6) The central module cleverly determines the retraction and expansion relationship:
[0110] Regarding the center of a Chinese character, in regular script, the center refers to the central portion of a character. In standard writing, this center is typically in the middle of the structure (though it may be slightly offset to the left or right in special cases). Tightening the center involves arranging the strokes in the middle of a character tightly, while the strokes in the outer circle are relatively open. This creates a contraction-expansion relationship in the structure, reflecting the spirit of the character and is one of the most important structural principles.
[0111] In the current calligraphy teaching process, the Tianzi grid and Mizi grid are commonly used to practice writing. These writing grids have a good auxiliary effect on the length relationship of the left and right strokes of the left and right symmetrical characters. However, there is no intuitive and clear reference for the scale of the strokes of the components that are tightened in the center. When students practice, they often become loose in the middle, such as Figure 8 As shown in Figure A, or too tight, such as Figure 8 The phenomenon shown in Figure B.
[0112] The invention of the Zhonggong module can simply and effectively handle the expansion and contraction relationship in the structure of Chinese characters.
[0113] The present invention sets the center module in the blank practice grid in step (2). The specific method is to divide a square into three equal parts with two vertical lines. The middle module is the center part of the Chinese character. In order to facilitate writing, a horizontal center line is added in the horizontal direction of the square, such as Figure 9 As shown. The center module has a vertical axis on each side. These two lines serve as important reference lines for practicing the center part of a character or writing strokes. Figure 10 shown.
[0114] Example 2
[0115] Personal practice app
[0116] 1. Preparation
[0117] Practitioners should prepare basic stationery such as blank practice paper, pencils, and erasers. They should also choose a hard-pen regular script calligraphy book that suits their level as a source of model characters.
[0118] 2. Practice according to the steps of the calligraphy model
[0119] -Generalized cognition of character shapes: Select a Chinese character from the copybook, connect the raised points or lines of its strokes according to the above method to generate a geometric shape, and carefully observe and analyze the various characteristics of the character reflected by the geometric shape.
[0120] - Copy module: In the blank practice grid, use the coordinate positioning method to copy the geometric shape of the selected Chinese character. You can copy multiple modules for subsequent repeated practice.
[0121] -Module interpretation: In the copied module, refer to the model character to mark the position and connect the key strokes to form the skeleton of the character, then add auxiliary strokes to complete the font. Practice repeatedly several times to familiarize yourself with the structure of the character.
[0122] -Module segmentation: For characters with more complex structures, practice module segmentation, observe the proportions and positional relationships between the small modules, and improve the ability to control the character structure.
[0123] -Module center of gravity and self-checking and self-correction: During the writing process, use the principle of module center of gravity to frequently check whether the center of gravity of the words you write is stable, whether the proportions of each component are correct, etc., so as to discover and correct errors in time.
[0124] Example 3
[0125] School teaching applications
[0126] 1. Teacher Preparation
[0127] Teachers should prepare appropriate teaching materials, including a detailed introduction to the calligraphy practice method, pictures or videos demonstrating each step, and examples of typical Chinese characters. Teachers should also prepare a sufficient number of blank practice paper, pencils, and other teaching aids, as well as hard-pen regular script copybooks appropriate for the students' level.
[0128] 2. Classroom teaching steps
[0129] - Explain the principles: In class, the teacher first explains the principles of the calligraphy model method in detail to students. By showing some examples of Chinese characters being transformed into geometric shapes, students can understand the scientific nature and practicality of this innovative method.
[0130] - Demonstration: The teacher selects a Chinese character and demonstrates the steps of the calligraphy model on the blackboard or through a projector. While doing so, the teacher explains the key points and precautions of each step, allowing students to clearly see how to transform a Chinese character into a standard and beautiful writing form through various steps.
[0131] -Student Practice: Under the guidance of the teacher, students select Chinese characters from the copybook and practice independently according to the steps of the calligraphy model. The teacher will conduct guidance in the classroom, promptly identify any problems students encounter during practice and provide corrections.
[0132] -Inspection and feedback: After students have completed a certain amount of practice, teachers can use the "module verification" method to let students check and correct themselves. Then teachers can check and evaluate the students' practice results, point out existing problems and directions for improvement, and further improve students' calligraphy skills.
[0133] Through the above specific implementation methods, whether it is personal independent practice or school teaching application, the advantages of the calligraphy model method can be fully utilized to effectively improve the calligraphy practice effect.
[0134] In summary, the Calligraphy Practice Model Method is an innovative, scientific, practical, and efficient method for practicing calligraphy. It effectively addresses many issues existing in traditional calligraphy practice methods, bringing new breakthroughs and developments to the field of Chinese character writing education. Therefore, we have applied for an invention patent in the hope that this method will be more widely promoted and applied, providing better practice services for a wide range of Chinese character learners.
[0135] The above description of the disclosed embodiments is intended to enable one skilled in the art to implement or use the present invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to one skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments shown herein but is intended to conform to the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.
Claims
1. A method for practicing calligraphy, characterized in that: The following steps are involved: (1) General cognition of character shape: Take a Chinese character as a model character and connect the raised points or lines from top to bottom and from left to right to form a simple geometric shape, i.e., the glyph, as a module; (2) Copy module: Use the internal space of a module as the correct range for writing the strokes of the character, and use the coordinate positioning method to copy the geometric shape of the original model character in the blank practice grid, and copy multiple identical modules at one time; (3) Interpretation of modules and structures: After copying the model of the character in the blank practice grid, refer to the model character, mark the key strokes or turning points, and then connect them to get the skeleton of the character. On this basis, add auxiliary strokes in sequence to complete the entire font. (4) Module segmentation: For characters composed of two or more components, connect the raised points or lines of each component of the model character from top to bottom and from left to right to form two or more simple geometric shapes, dividing a large module into multiple small modules; (5) Module focus and self-check and self-correction: Connect the raised points or lines of each part of the practice word in the copy module from top to bottom and from left to right to form two or more simple geometric shapes, divide a large module into multiple small modules, and mark the center of gravity axes of two or more small modules of the practice word according to the principle of center of gravity in physics. When the center of gravity axes of two or more small modules are on the same axis, the internal structure of the word is flat; when the center of gravity axes of two or more small modules are not on the same axis, the internal structure of the word is not flat; (6) The central module cleverly determines the retraction and expansion relationship: Set the center module in the blank practice grid in step (2). The specific method is to divide a square into three equal parts with two vertical lines. The middle module is the center part of the Chinese character. Then add another horizontal center line in the horizontal direction of the square. There are two vertical axes on the left and right of the center module, which serve as important reference lines for practicing the center part of the character or the stroke writing.
2. An application of the calligraphy model method according to claim 1 in individual independent practice and teaching in educational institutions.