书法 (shū fǎ) — Chinese calligraphy (as an art form and cultural practice)
Definition
书法 is calligraphy as a traditional Chinese art form and cultural practice — not just handwriting. Compare 书画 (painting + calligraphy together) and 字体 (the style or typeface itself).
noun
Chinese calligraphy (as an art form and cultural practice)
Examples
- 。Wǒ měi zhōu dōu qù shàng shū fǎ kè.I go to calligraphy class every week.
- 书法。Zhè fú shū fǎ zuò pǐn fēi cháng yōu měi.This calligraphy piece is very elegant.
- 书法。shū fǎ Shì zhōng guó chuán tǒng wén huà de zhòng yào zǔ chéng bù fen.Calligraphy is an important part of traditional Chinese culture.
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