Qijue

Qīyán juéjù (七言絕句; abbr. qījué 七絕), known in Japan as , is a type of jueju poetry form consisting of four phrases each seven Chinese characters (or kanji) in length.

Shichigon-zekku are the most common form of classical Chinese poems (kanshi), and the standard form of shigin (Japanese chanted poetry).

Composition

In composing Qiyan Jueju, the character of the phrases (Jueju) is important. The rules are as follows:

• First phrase : Depiction of the scene
• Second phrase : Add further illustration and detail to the Qiju
• Third phrase : By changing the scene of action, reveal the true essence of the poem
• Fourth phrase : In assimilating the Zhuanju draw together and complete the poem

History

Heptasyllabic jueju imported from the continent replaced earlier song forms at the early Heian court after the capital was moved to Heiankyō in 795. At the court they served to create a sense of community.

Examples

• Example of qiyan jueju:

• Example of shichigon-zekku:

See also

• Chinese poetry
• Jueju
• Kishōtenketsu
• Shigin
• Japanese poetry

References

External links

• Background to Mount Fuji poem (Japanese)
• Explanation of Shichigon-zekku form and history (Japanese)