ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Chinese calligraphy

Chinese calligraphy is a fancy way of writing words in Chinese with a special tool called a brush. Imagine using a magic wand to write letters and words that look really cool! The brush is made of special hairs and can make thick or thin lines depending on how hard you press down.

Each letter or word is written in a certain way, with specific strokes that have to be made in the right order. It's kind of like following a recipe, but instead of making cookies, you're making letters and words look really beautiful!

Chinese calligraphy is a way of showing off your artistic skills, and it's been around for a long, long time – even longer than your grandpa! It's an important part of Chinese culture and people practice it as a hobby or to become experts. It's like playing a sport or learning to dance – it takes lots of practice and patience to get really good at it!