The Origins of Chinese
Characters
(Out of Print)
By Wang Hongyuan. 10" x 7.25", 214 pages with illustrations,
paperback. 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.
A picture is worth one thousand words. The origins and histories of Chinese
characters should be not a blind spot in the Chinese puzzle, but a key to
resolving the puzzle. Knowing the sources of the words often make the meaning
more clear and concise.
NOTE: THIS BOOK IS CURRENTLY OUT OF PRINT FROM
THE PUBLISHER UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. |