Gong Ci (宫词) — Zhang Hu
A free printable Chinese handwriting worksheet for Zhang Hu's Tang dynasty poem "Gong Ci (宫词)", with pinyin, stroke-order guides, and Chinese writing practice grids.
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Original Poem
故国三千里，深宫二十年。
一声何满子，双泪落君前。
Pinyin
gù guó sān qiān lǐ， shēn gōng èr shí nián。
yī shēng hé mǎn zǐ， shuāng lèi luò jūn qián。
English Meaning
Three thousand li from her homeland, twenty years inside the deep palace. One song of He Manzi — and both tears fall before the sovereign.
Key Vocabulary
Each term links to its word page with more readings and examples.
Practice the Characters
Every character page has a stroke-order animation, step-by-step breakdown, and common words.
About the Poem
A palace lament by Zhang Hu (c. 785–849). A homesick court lady sings the sad song of He Manzi and weeps before the emperor — four lines that made the poem famous throughout the Tang.
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