@travelpenwin: 水书法 (shuǐ shūfǎ) — “water calligraphy” — is a traditional way of practicing Chinese calligraphy using water instead of ink. 🖌️💧 At Beihai Park in Beijing, this elderly man writes directly on the stone pavement with a large brush. The characters appear clearly for a few moments, then slowly disappear as the water evaporates. It is a simple and temporary practice, allowing people to work on the movements and form of Chinese characters without using paper or ink. The writing is not meant to last — it appears, dries, and vanishes. ✨ #chineseculture #beijing #chinesecalligraphy #beihaipark #curiosity