four-part structure of classical writing; composition technique
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the four-part structure of classical Chinese writing (beginning, continuation, turn, conclusion); composition technique; narrative structure
formalA fundamental principle in classical Chinese essay writing, especially in regulated verse (律诗) and eight-legged essays (八股文). Now used more broadly to describe the structure of narratives or arguments.
Zhè这
piān篇
yì议
lùn论
wén文
yán严
gé格
zūn遵
shǒu守
le了
qǐ起
chéng承
zhuǎn转
hé合
de的
zhāng章
fǎ法
。
This argumentative essay strictly adheres to the four-part structure of classical writing.
Tā他
xiě写
gù故
shì事
hěn很
huì会
yùn运
yòng用
qǐ起
chéng承
zhuǎn转
hé合
，
qíng情
jié节
yǐn引
rén人
rù入
shèng胜
。
He is skilled at using narrative structure in his storytelling, making the plot captivating.
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Lǎo老
shī师
ràng让
wǒ我
men们
fēn分
xī析
gǔ古
shī诗
zhōng中
de的
qǐ起
chéng承
zhuǎn转
hé合
。
The teacher asked us to analyze the four-part structure in classical poetry.
Tā他
de的
yǎn演
jiǎng讲
suī虽
rán然
bù不
cháng长
，
dàn但
qǐ起
chéng承
zhuǎn转
hé合
，
luó逻
jí辑
qīng清
xī晰
。
Although his speech was not long, it had a clear structure and logical flow.
Zhǎng掌
wò握
le了
qǐ起
chéng承
zhuǎn转
hé合
，
xiě写
wén文
zhāng章
jiù就
bù不
huì会
zá杂
luàn乱
wú无
zhāng章
le了
。
Once you master the basic composition structure, your writing will not be disorganized.