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Spring Festival Couplets Set

Spring Festival couplets (春联, chūnlián) are a traditional Chinese decorative art form used during the Lunar New Year. They are typically displayed on either side of a doorway and represent wishes for good fortune, prosperity, and happiness in the coming year. A set usually includes two parallel scrolls, along with a horizontal scroll placed above the door.

Material

Traditionally, couplets are written on red paper (红纸, hóngzhǐ) due to its association with good luck and celebration. The paper is often made from rice paper (宣纸, xuānzhǐ) or similar materials known for their absorbency and ability to hold ink well. More modern sets may use gold paper or other decorative papers. The ink used is typically black calligraphy ink (墨汁, mòzhī), although gold ink is also common for added elegance. The mounting can be done on red paper boards (红纸板, hóngzhǐbǎn) or directly onto the door frame.

Purpose

The primary purpose of spring couplets is to express auspicious wishes for the new year. They reflect hopes for wealth, longevity, health, success, and family harmony. They are a symbolic way to welcome the new year and ward off bad luck. The act of writing and displaying couplets is also considered a cultural tradition and a way to honor ancestors.

Function

Couplets function as a visual and textual expression of positive energy. The parallel structure of the verses is crucial, with balanced characters and tones creating a harmonious effect. The content often includes literary allusions, historical references, and symbolic imagery. They are not merely decorative; they are believed to possess a spiritual power to attract good fortune.

Usage Scenarios

• Doorways: The most common location is on either side of the main entrance to a home, business, or public building.
• Gateposts: Larger couplets may be displayed on the gateposts of courtyards or gardens.
• Interior Walls: Smaller couplets can be hung on interior walls, particularly in living rooms or halls.
• Gift-Giving: Couplets are often given as gifts to family and friends, expressing well wishes for the new year.
• Calligraphy Exhibitions: Couplets are frequently showcased in calligraphy exhibitions during the Spring Festival period.

Common Types

• Five-Character Couplets (五言联, wǔ yán lián): Each line consists of five characters. This is a classic and widely used format.
• Seven-Character Couplets (七言联, qī yán lián): Each line consists of seven characters. Also very common and considered more formal.
• Horizontal Scroll (横批, héngpī): A single horizontal scroll placed above the doorway, summarizing the overall theme of the couplets.
• Lucky Characters (福字, fú zì): Often displayed upside down (倒福, dào fú), as the word "福" (fortune) sounds similar to "到" (arrive), symbolizing the arrival of good fortune.
• Door Gods (门神, ménshén): Often paired with couplets, depicting deities believed to protect the household from evil spirits.
• Year Couplets (年联, nián lián): Specifically referencing the current year, often including the animal zodiac sign.
• Specialty Couplets: Couplets tailored to specific professions, hobbies, or locations.

春联套装

根据提供的参考资料，与“春联套装”相关的HS编码选项有限，仅找到以下编码：

• 4911100080：

  • 49：第49章：印刷品，包括印刷图片和照片。
  • 11：其他印刷品，包括贸易广告材料、商业目录等。
  • 000080：具体指贸易广告材料、商业目录等。春联套装作为一种商业宣传品，可能归入此范畴。
  • 税率详情：基础关税0.0%，加征关税7.5%，2025.4.2后加征关税30.0%。总税率37.5%。

• 4901100020：

  • 49：第49章：印刷品，包括印刷图片和照片。
  • 01：印刷书籍、手册、小册子等。
  • 100020：单张印刷品，无论是否折叠，复制品。如果春联套装以单张印刷品的形式存在，可能归入此范畴。
  • 税率详情：基础关税0.0%，加征关税7.5%，2025.4.2后加征关税30.0%。总税率37.5%。

• 4901100040：

  • 49：第49章：印刷品，包括印刷图片和照片。
  • 01：印刷书籍、手册、小册子等。
  • 100040：单张印刷品，无论是否折叠，其他。如果春联套装以单张印刷品的形式存在，且不属于复制品，可能归入此范畴。
  • 税率详情：基础关税0.0%，加征关税7.5%，2025.4.2后加征关税30.0%。总税率37.5%。

请注意，春联套装的具体归类需要根据其材质、用途和具体形式进行判断。建议提供更详细的产品信息，以便更准确地确定HS编码。