Chinese calligraphy

Chinese calligraphy is calligraphy that is done in China. Chinese calligraphy is compared to painting, poetry, and music.
In China, calligraphy is called "shūfǎ" (). It means "way/method/law of writing". It is called "shodō" () in Japan. It means "way of writing" in Japanese. It is called "seoye" () in Korea. It means "skill of writing" in Korean.
Materials and tools.
Four of the most important tools in Chinese calligraphy are called the "Four Treasures of the Study". They are the ink brushes, the ink, the paper, and the inkstone. Many calligraphers also usually use water-droppers, paperweights.
Stroke order.
Calligraphy usually follows a certain order when writing.