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.
去年寻处曾持酒。 还是向、南枝见后。 宜霜宜雪精神,没些儿、风味减旧。 先春似与群芳斗。 暗度香、不待频嗅。 有人笑折归来,玉纤长、尽露罗袖。