形けい臨りん

noun

copying calligraphy from a model

A calligraphy practice method where one copies a model work while paying close attention to the shape and structure of the characters. Often contrasted with 臨書 (りんしょ), which may focus more on the spirit or style.

See also: 臨書

• 書しょ道どうの授じゅ業ぎょうでは、まず形けい臨りんから始はじめることが多おおい。

  In calligraphy class, we often start with copying from a model.

• 彼かれは古こ典てんの形けい臨りんを繰くり返かえして、字じ形けいを身みにつけた。

  He practiced copying classical models repeatedly and mastered the character shapes.