Dong Yang-zih emphasizes composition the most in her calligraphy works. She consciously chooses not to follow the conventional orders and structures of words, using the “flying white” technique and flowy ink to imitate the dynamic picture of a giant bird spreading its wings according to the written text, the Peng (a kind of bird) soars ten thousand miles, while the phoenix shrieks a thousand leagues.” The dynamic choreography of dark and light ink and the compositional variety indicate the resounding singing of the phoenix.