Qijue

Qīyán juéjù, known in Japan as shichigon-zekku, is a type of jueju poetry form consisting of four phrases each seven Chinese characters in length.
Shichigon-zekku are the most common form of classical Chinese poems, and the standard form of shigin.

Composition

In composing Qiyan Jueju, the character of the phrases is important. The rules are as follows:

First phrase Qiju: Depiction of the scene
Second phrase Chengju: Add further illustration and detail to the Qiju
Third phrase Zhuanju: By changing the scene of action, reveal the true essence of the poem
Fourth phrase Jueju: In assimilating the Zhuanju draw together and complete the poem

Examples

Example of qiyan jueju:
Example of shichigon-zekku: