Characteristics of fu

(1) The number of words in a sentence is mainly four or six;

(2) In terms of sentence patterns, they not only pursue patchwork but also parallel pairs;

(3) pursuing the harmony of phonology;

(4) In terms of diction and sentence making, more attention is paid to algae decoration and allusions;

(5) In terms of content, they tend to write scenery and express their feelings with scenery.

: Introduction to Fu

Fu is a kind of metrical style in ancient China, which is between poetry and prose, similar to prose poetry in later generations. It emphasizes literary talent and rhythm and has the nature of poetry and prose. It is characterized by "eulogizing prose and writing ambition in kind", focusing on writing scenery and expressing emotion through scenery. It first appeared in hundred schools of thought's essays and was called "short fu"; Qu Yuan's "Sao Style" is a transition from poetry to fu, which is called "Sao Fu". The style of Fu was formally established in the Han Dynasty, which is called "Ci Fu". After Wei and Jin Dynasties, it developed in the direction of parallel prose, which was called "parallel prose". In the Tang dynasty, it changed from parallel style to regular style, which was called "law fu"; In Song Dynasty, Fu appeared in the form of prose, which was called "Wen Fu". Famous Fu include: Fu of Epang Palace by Du Mu, Fu of Luoshen by Cao Zhi, Fu of Autumn Sound by Ouyang Xiu, Fu of Qianchibi by Su Shi, etc.

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Fu-Baidu encyclopedia