Free Seven-Character Poetry Paper

What is Seven-Character Poetry Paper?

Seven-Character Poetry Paper is a printable template designed specifically for practicing classical Chinese seven-character poetry. The page features 3 vertical areas, each with a left title section and a right 4×7 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
Poetry enthusiasts for daily practice

What are the features?

3 vertical areas for 3 poems
Left-right layout: title section + Tian grid
Standard Tian grid with cross guidelines
Fixed 4 rows × 7 columns layout for seven-character poems
Customizable line color, thickness, and title width
Auto-calculates optimal cell size for any paper size

How to use this template?

Select paper size (A4 portrait recommended)
Adjust margins and area spacing
Set title width ratio (default 25%)
Set line color (dark colors work best)
Adjust guideline opacity (0.5-0.7 recommended)
Click 'Export PDF' to download and print

Difference from Five-Character Poetry Paper?

Seven-Character: 3 vertical areas with left title + right 4×7 grid
Five-Character: 4 areas in 2×2 layout with top title + bottom 4×5 grid
Seven-character paper has 7 characters per line for longer poems

FAQ

What is this paper designed for?

This template features columns of 7 grids each, specifically tailored for traditional 7-character Chinese poetry (Qiyan Shi), allowing one line of poetry per column.

Can I adjust the grid size?

Yes. By changing the number of columns or the paper margins, the grid size will automatically scale to fit the page perfectly.

Is vertical writing supported?

Yes, this template follows the traditional vertical writing direction (top to bottom) and column order (right to left).

Can I add a title or date?

While this template focuses on the grid, you can reserve empty columns on the right or left for titles, dates, and signatures.