chinese calligraphy, the five elements, wu xing

Learn Chinese Calligraphy for the Five Elements: Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth

According to ancient Chinese philosophy, the Five Elements (五行 wu xing) include Metal (金 jīn), Wood (木 mù), Water (水 shuǐ), Fire (火 huǒ), and Earth (土 tǔ). The Chinese believe that everything in the universe, our health included, is governed by the Five Elements. Characteristics of the Five Elements Metal Righteousness, firmness, rigidity, persistence, strength, ...

Billy Shyu

Man writing Chinese calligraphy with a brush and black ink on a red paper being held down on a wooden table by three stones.