Hooks and hooks are two different forms in Chinese strokes, and there are obvious differences in their writing and form. First, let's take a look at the basic concepts of vertical hooks and hooks.
A vertical hook is a stroke whose shape presents an inverted hook in the direction from top to bottom. The method of writing the vertical hook is to first lift the nib upwards, then quickly hook it downwards, and finally pull the nib back to make the stroke appear in a vertical shape. In Chinese characters, vertical hooks often appear in the characters "I", "Cheng", "Li", etc.
A hook is a stroke whose shape takes on the appearance of a curved hook in a left-to-right direction. The hook is written by first tilting towards the lower right corner, then pausing slightly at the tip of the hook, and finally quickly pulling the tip back so that the stroke takes on a curved shape. In Chinese characters, hooks often appear in the characters "yu", "zi", "hand", etc.
Morphologically, the main difference between a vertical hook and a curved hook is the direction and shape of the strokes. A vertical hook is an inverted hook that is in an up-and-down direction, while a curved hook is a curved hook that is in a left-right direction. This difference in direction also leads to differences in their writing and application.
In addition, in terms of writing skills, vertical hooks and curved hooks are also different. When writing the vertical hook, you need to master the strength, speed and angle to make the strokes appear smooth and powerful. When writing hooks, you need to master the degree and angle of bending, so that the strokes present a natural and beautiful feeling.
In addition to their application in Chinese characters, vertical hooks and curved hooks also have certain cultural connotations. In traditional Chinese culture, the vertical hook often symbolizes the spirit of courage and perseverance, while the curved hook symbolizes a tactful, subtle, peaceful and tolerant attitude. This symbolism also makes the vertical hook and the curved hook have a certain difference in cultural expression.
In general, vertical hook and curved hook are two different forms in Chinese character strokes, and there are obvious differences in their writing and form. The vertical hook takes on an inverted hook shape and is oriented from top to bottom; The hook, on the other hand, takes on the shape of a curved hook in the direction from left to right. When writing, you need to master the skills of force, speed, angle, and direction to write them well and beautifully. In addition, vertical hooks and curved hooks also have certain cultural connotations, symbolizing different spiritual connotations and cultural value orientations. By understanding the differences and characteristics of vertical hooks and curved hooks, we can better grasp the skills and cultural connotations of Chinese character writing, and improve our calligraphy level and cultural literacy.