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How to Say ‘While copying the Song-style signature’ in Simplified Chinese

临摹宋体落款时

💬 Usage Tip: Refers to focusing on the art style of the Song Dynasty.

🇨🇳 In China: Artistic styles from historical periods hold great cultural significance.

Phrase Breakdown

临摹

宋体

落款时

Word-by-Word Breakdown

临摹

[lín mó]

copy

To replicate or reproduce a document or drawing by hand.

Example

学生被要求临摹一幅画。

Students were asked to copy a drawing.

宋体

[sòng tǐ]

Song style

A style of Chinese script that is formal and clear, originating from the Song Dynasty.

Example

他的书法作品多用宋体。

His calligraphy works often use Song style.

落款

[luò kuǎn]

signature

The way someone writes their name in a unique manner.

Example

合同最后需要落款。

The contract needs a signature at the end.

[shí]

time

Specific period during which something occurs.

Example

他每次到达都很准时。

He is always punctual.

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