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.
同根异色,看镂玉雕檀,芳艳如簇。 秀叶玲珑,嫩条下垂修绿。 禁华深锁清妍,香满架、风梳露浴。 轻盈,便似觉、酴醿格调粗俗。 蜂黄间涂蝶粉,疑旧日二乔,各样妆束。...