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.
春入园林,花信总诸迟速。 听鸣禽、稍迁乔木。 夭桃弄色,海棠芬馥。 风雨霁,芳径草心频绿。 禊事才过,相次禁烟追逐。 想千岁、楚人遗俗。 青旗沽酒,各家炊熟。 ...