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Free Five-Character Poetry Paper - Classical Chinese Poetry Practice

What is Five-Character Poetry Paper?

Five-Character Poetry Paper is a printable template designed specifically for practicing classical Chinese five-character poetry. The page is divided into 4 independent areas, each containing a title section and a 4×5 Tian grid layout. The Tian grid includes cross guidelines to help students master Chinese character structure and stroke proportions.

Who is this template for?

  • Students practicing classical Chinese poetry
  • Calligraphy enthusiasts copying poems
  • Chinese language teachers for assignments
  • Chinese cultural education institutions
  • Parents tutoring children in classical poetry

What are the features?

  • 2×2 layout with 4 independent areas for 4 poems
  • Standard Tian grid with cross guidelines
  • Title section at the top of each area
  • Fixed 4 rows × 5 columns layout for five-character poems
  • Customizable line color, thickness, and guideline opacity
  • Auto-calculates optimal cell size for any paper size

How to use this template?

  1. Select paper size (A4 portrait recommended)
  2. Adjust margins and area spacing
  3. Set line color (dark colors work best)
  4. Adjust guideline opacity (0.5-0.7 recommended)
  5. Click 'Export PDF' to download and print

Difference from Tian Grid Calligraphy Paper?

  • Five-Character Poetry Paper: 4 areas with title + fixed 4×5 grid
  • Tian Grid Calligraphy Paper: Single continuous area with customizable rows/columns
  • Poetry paper is better for copying multiple poems, calligraphy paper for single character practice

FAQ

It features a traditional vertical layout, read from right to left. Each column contains 5 grids, specifically designed for classic 5-character Chinese poems.
While designed for 5-character poems, you can use it for any vertical writing practice. The structured 5-grid columns help maintain rhythm and spacing.
Choose a traditional red or black line color, remove the internal guidelines, and print on textured or colored paper for a professional calligraphy look.
Yes, adjusting the 'Spacing' parameter allows you to control the gap between vertical columns, creating a more spacious or compact layout.

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Poetry Settings

Recommended Setup

Recommended Setup

For general use, we recommend using default settings on A4 paper. This provides the best balance between usability and print quality.

Adjust the parameters in the control panel to match your specific needs. All settings can be customized in real-time.

Printing Tips

Printing Tips

Paper Selection: For best results, use standard 80-100 gsm copy paper.

Print Quality: Set your printer to 300 DPI or 'High Quality' mode for crisp output.

Test Print: Always print a single test page first to verify settings before printing multiple copies.

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