In China, calligraphy occupies a very important position in the field of traditional art. Calligraphy has a history lasting for more than 2,000 years. There are five main ways of writing and each needs different techniques. To practice calligraphy requires the Four Treasures of the Study. Calligraphy is considered to be an art form requiring inner peace. Today, although various modern ways of writing have come up, calligraphy is still practiced often as a hobby. Nowadays, it has also become more and more popular among westerners.
书法（calligraphy）在中国的传统艺术领域占有非常重要的位置。书法已经历时2000多年了。它有五种主要的书写方式，每种都有不同的书写技法。练习书法需要文房四宝（Four Treasures of the Study）。书法被认为是一种需要内心平静的艺术形式。今天，尽管出现了各种各样的现代书写方式，但人们仍然经常将书法作为一种业余爱好进行练习。如今，书法在西方也越来越受欢迎。
