How to write a couplet for a woman’s 100th birthday?

The writing method of a woman’s 100-year-old birthday couplet is introduced in detail as follows:

1. Longevity couplet:

The longevity of ten years will be glorious in Baowu, and the hall will be open to four generations. Le Dai Feng. When she is over ten years old, she is called a healthy woman, and when she is thirty years old, she will be able to live happily ever after. The golden osmanthus brings glory to old age and health, and the day lily lasts for a long time to celebrate the old age.

The fragrance of chrysanthemums in autumn is presented in ten days, and the five clouds of flowers come by the clear sun. The moon is full and the sweet-scented osmanthus is born in ten ranks, and the day lilies will remain in the garden for thousands of years. The sun is shining and the flowers are gone to conquer the splendor, but the sky remains and the people of Wusu celebrate the rare year.

2. Introduction to longevity couplets:

Shou couplets are a special form of couplets in traditional Chinese culture, usually used to celebrate and wish longevity to the elderly. The longevity couplet consists of two couplets, one written above the door frame and the other written below the door frame, showing a symmetrical structure in form.

Shou couplets originated from ancient Chinese folk traditions and can be traced back to the Han Dynasty. The word longevity represents longevity and happiness, so the themes of longevity couplets are mostly related to wishing the elderly longevity and health. Shou couplets are usually written using rhetorical techniques such as antithesis and pun, implying good luck and good wishes.

3. The structure and form of longevity couplets:

Shou couplets consist of two couplets, usually in a four-character or six-character format. The upper couplet is written above the door frame, and the second couplet is written below the door frame, forming a symmetrical structure. The number of words and length of the longevity couplet can vary depending on the occasion and needs, but overall it is required to be concise and clear, with clear and dignified fonts.

4. The content and expression of longevity couplets:

The contents of longevity couplets are mostly related to longevity, health, happiness and auspiciousness. Common expressions include wishing the elderly longevity as good as Nanshan, blessings as good as the East China Sea, longevity as good as heaven, etc. In the choice of words and sentences, some words with profound meanings are usually used, such as Baishou Wujiang, Longshou Wujiang, etc.

5. Production and use of longevity couplets:

The production of longevity couplets is usually completed by experienced calligraphers or folk artists. They will choose suitable fonts and paper according to different needs and occasions, and write the birthday couplets by hand. Birthday couplets are mostly used to celebrate the elderly's birthdays, birthday banquets, birthdays and other important occasions. They can also be hung at the elderly's birthday banquet venue, door lintel or wall to show celebration and blessing.