Eight taboos in couplets (improper wording can lead to ambiguity)

Couplet is an art form in traditional Chinese culture. It is composed of two symmetrical verses and uses antithetical rhyme to express thoughts, emotions, meanings, etc. When creating couplets, you need to pay attention to improper wording that can easily lead to ambiguity. Let’s introduce the eight taboos of couplets.

1. Improper wording

The wording of the couplets must be accurate and appropriate, and inappropriate words cannot be used, otherwise it will affect the artistic conception and beauty of the couplets.

2. Improper word use

The wording in the couplets must be standardized and accurate. Typos or irregular words cannot be used, otherwise the quality and image of the couplets will be affected.

3. Improper Sentence

The sentence construction of the couplet should be clear and concise, and overly complex sentences should not be used, otherwise it will affect the beauty and expression of the couplet.

4. Improper rhyme

The rhyme of the couplet must be accurate and appropriate, and no discordant rhymes should appear, otherwise it will affect the phonological beauty and expressiveness of the couplet.

5. Improper styling

The styling of the couplets must be beautiful and coordinated, and there should be no couplets with unsightly forms, otherwise the overall effect and ornamental value of the couplets will be affected.

6. Improper layout

The layout of the couplets must be neat and standardized, and there should be no chaotic or irregular layout, otherwise the beauty and quality of the couplets will be affected.

7. Inappropriate content

The content of the couplet must be appropriate and decent, and inappropriate content must not appear, otherwise it will affect the artistic conception and expression of the couplet.

8. Inappropriate style

The style of the couplets must be appropriate and decent, and no style that is inconsistent with cultural traditions should be allowed, otherwise it will affect the cultural connotation and value of the couplets.