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Red couplet (duilian)

A red couplet (or duilian) is a form of Chinese poetry, usually presented on the sides of doors leading to people's homes. They are commonly seen around the time of Chinese New Year and the amount of characters is equal, and written in the more classical style where one character is one word.

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