背はい臨りん

noun

copying a model from memory (calligraphy)

A calligraphy practice method where the student reproduces a model character without looking at it, relying on memory of its form. Contrasts with 臨書 (りんしょ), where the model is placed beside the paper and copied while looking.

See also: 臨書

• 書しょ道どうの稽けい古こで、先せん生せいが「今日きょうは背はい臨りんをやってみましょう」と言いった。

  During calligraphy practice, the teacher said, "Let's try copying from memory today."