Qiyan jueju (七言絕句; abbr. qijue 七絕), known in Japan as is a type of jueju poetry form consisting of four phrases each seven Chinese characters (or kanji) in length. Shichigon-zekku are the most common form of classical Chinese poems (kanshi), and the standard form of shigin (Japanese chanted poetry). Composition In composing Qiyan Jueju, the character of the phrases (Jueju) is important. The rules are as follows: First phrase : Depiction of the scene Second phrase : Add further illustration and detail to the Qiju Third phrase : By changing the scene of action, reveal the true essence of the poem Fourth phrase : In assimilating the Zhuanju draw together and complete the poem Examples Example of qiyan jueju: Example of shichigon-zekku: See also Chinese poetry Jueju Kishōtenketsu Shigin Japanese poetry External links Background to Mount Fuji poem (Japanese) Explanation of Shichigon-zekku form and history (Japanese) Poetic forms Japanese poetic forms Japanese literary terminology Stanzaic form Chinese poetry forms Articles containing Japanese poems