Sentence Building Around the Calligraphy of Lanting Xu
"Lanting Xu," also known as the "Preface to the Poems Collected from the Orchid Pavilion," is a masterpiece of Chinese calligraphy by the famous calligrapher Wang Xizhi. Below are some simple sentences to help you discuss its historical and artistic significance.
Scene 1: Admiring the Calligraphy
This calligraphy is very famous.
这幅书法非常有名。
Zhè fú shūfǎ fēicháng yǒumíng.
The brushstrokes are elegant and fluid.
笔画优雅流畅。
Bǐhuà yōuyǎ liúchàng.
It was written by Wang Xizhi.
它是由王羲之写的。
Tā shì yóu Wáng Xīzhī xiě de.
It’s a true masterpiece of Chinese calligraphy.
它是中国书法的杰作。
Tā shì Zhōngguó shūfǎ de jiézuò.
Scene 2: Asking About the History
When was "Lanting Xu" written?
《兰亭序》是什么时候写的?
"
Lántíng Xù" shì shénme shíhòu xiě de?
It was written in the year 353 during the Eastern Jin Dynasty.
它是在东晋时期,公元353年写的。
Tā shì zài Dōng Jìn shíqī, gōngyuán 353 nián xiě de.
What is "Lanting Xu" about?
《兰亭序》讲的是什么?
"
Lántíng Xù" jiǎng de shì shénme?
It describes a gathering of scholars and poets at the Orchid Pavilion.
它描述了一次在兰亭的文人雅集。
Tā miáoshùle yīcì zài Lántíng de wénrén yǎjí.
Scene 3: Discussing the Style
What style of calligraphy is this?
这是什么书法风格?
Zhè shì shénme shūfǎ fēnggé?
It’s written in running script.
它是用行书写的。
Tā shì yòng xíngshū xiě de.
The characters look natural and lively.
字看起来自然生动。
Zì kàn qǐlái zìrán shēngdòng.
The flow of the writing is very smooth.
书写的流畅性非常好。
Shūxiě de liúchàngxìng fēicháng hǎo.