What is the significance of calligraphers writing with cinnabar?

1, an ancient Chinese character written with vermilion, has existed since Oracle Bone Inscriptions. Cinnabar is related to divination, sacrifice and blessing.

2. The December message of the Tang Dynasty in Dunhuang suicide note also has red punctuation. In addition, Taoist spells also use red.

3. This foreigner's Zhu Pi. The description on the official document and so on are all to distinguish it from the ink color and play an eye-catching role.

Now calligraphers use cinnabar, and some imitate ancient punctuation marks. Among them, there are legal annotations, and the works are contrasted in red and black, forming a strong visual contrast. There are also scriptures written for praying, and cinnabar is an auspicious thing.