In order to include the Calligraphy for Season throughout the year, either as part of a title or as part of your date, each is shown here: Spring (chūn); Summer (xià); Autumn (qiū); Winter (dōng)
Chinese Calligraphy - 4 Seasons: Spring (chūn); Summer (xià); Autumn (qiū); Winter (dōng)
Please note: you do not need to include the season measure word (tiān) when including the season on your painting, just the season name. If you were writing Chinese generally you would include it...
In order to include the element for the year, the 5 elements (wǔ xíng) are shown here: Metal (jīn); Wood (mù); Water (shuǐ); Fire (huǒ); Earth (tǔ). Note: Metal is sometimes referred to as Gold.
Chinese Calligraphy - 5 elements: Metal (jīn); Wood (mù); Water (shuǐ); Fire (huǒ); Earth (tǔ)
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