The Origins of Chinese Characters (Chinese language edition) - Softcover

Hongyuan, Wang

Softcover

ISBN 10: 7800525546 ISBN 13: 9787800525544

Publisher: Sinolingua, 2000

Synopsis

Chinese characters are not simply letters or symbols; they are picture-words. This fascinating book chronicles the history of Chinese writing to reveal how today\'s characters have developed over the centuries from complex paintings and drawings to the codified systems currently in use. For instance, the character for chariot does not resemble a chariot at all, but you can see how over the years elaborate pictures of various chariots and vehicles merged into today\'s character. Richly illustrated

Edition details

• Publisher: Sinolingua
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 7800525546
• ISBN 13: 9787800525544
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 348