Mandarin is my mother tongue, so my relationship with these characters is deeply personal, and I began seriously studying calligraphy a few years ago, developing a particular affinity for the clerical script (隸書) and seal script (篆書), which are showcased in this collection. The work exhibits traditional techniques including precise brush control, character composition, and the dramatic thick-to-thin strokes characteristic of clerical calligraphy, and I received first prize for it in a local calligraphy exhibition. These samples reflect both technical mastery of traditional materials — including specialized Houdian-Maobi ink brushes (毛筆) and rice paper (宣紙) — and my personal connection to this language and ancestral art form. Each piece represents to me, not just an artistic exercise, but a continuation of cultural heritage through one of its most elegant expressions.