I came to China as an exchange student in 2008. I have worked in China for six years. Now I am1l in Chinese culture.
I fell in love with it all by accident. One day, l saw some people writing Chinese characters with ink brushes(毛笔). It was so amazing. Later I came to2many Chinese calligraphers, such as Wang Xizhi of the Jin Dynasty (晋代).
I joined a3 class four years ago. The teacher showed me many of his calligraphy works. I told myself that I would4hard and try to become as good as him.
At first, I followed the teacher carefully. As soon as the teacher wrote a character, I 5one. Before long I could write many characters. I was happy and believed that I have the 6to learn the Chinese calligraphy well.
However, the teacher pointed out a problem in my calligraphy. He told me that Chinese calligraphy is a (n) 7 that comes from the heart and is not just about copying. He said that the 8of doing it well is that the writer should think carefully about what he wants to show before writing.
I'm not sure if l 9understood the teacher. But10, l have spent a lot of time thinking and practising. l hope one day l can know the essence (精华) of Chinese calligraphy.
