Qijue
Qiyan jueju, known in Japan as shichigon-zekku is a type of jueju poetry form consisting of four phrases each seven Chinese characters in length.
Shichigon-zekku are the most common form of classical Chinese poems, and the standard form of shigin.Composition
In composing Qiyan Jueju, the character of the phrases is important. The rules are as follows:
- First phrase Qiju: Depiction of the scene
- Second phrase Chengju: Add further illustration and detail to the Qiju
- Third phrase Zhuanju: By changing the scene of action, reveal the true essence of the poem
- Fourth phrase Jueju: In assimilating the Zhuanju draw together and complete the poem
Examples
- Example of qiyan jueju:
- Example of shichigon-zekku:
