Song Ci is an important part of ancient Chinese literature, known alongside Tang poetry as the "twin peaks". Ci originated in the Tang Dynasty and flourished in the Song Dynasty, featuring masters like Su Shi, Xin Qiji, and Li Qingzhao.
德祖家珍熟,钱塘五月中。 碧梧桐盖翠筠笼。 倾向水晶盘内、斗尝空。 绛粟成团小,清甜笑蜜浓。 微酸犹解惨人容。 最是玉纤拈处、染轻红。