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    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

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Chinese Characters

Chinese Characters

Chen, Wei
Peng, Yu
Chen, Zhijia

Paperback

Series: Great Chinese Inventions

Chinese Art

Publisher Price: $24.95

ISBN10: 1487812868
ISBN13: 9781487812867
Publisher: Royal Collins Publishing Company
Published: Jun 30 2025
Pages: 168
Weight: 0.74
Height: 0.30 Width: 6.70 Depth: 9.60
Language: English
Chinese characters stand as a remarkable achievement of the Chinese people, unparalleled in the history of writing systems. From ancient pottery inscriptions and oracle bone inscriptions to the intricate bronze inscriptions and the elegant clerical script of the Han Dynasty, the creation and evolution of Chinese characters reflect a unique process of sound, form, and meaning formation.

Unlike other writing systems, Chinese characters are a product of the Chinese nation's creativity and have become a symbol of Chinese civilization. Their development, from ancient scripts to the refined regular script of the Song Dynasty and beyond, showcases a distinct evolution that sets them apart in the world of writing.

This book narrates the occurrence and development of Chinese characters from various aspects, such as originality, importance, and historical development. Join us on a journey through the world of Chinese characters, where each stroke tells a story of China's vibrant culture and enduring legacy.

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