
Oracle Bone Inscriptions: the Spiritual Totem Behind Chinese Characters (set of 2 Volumes)
by Japan Literature And Culture Organization (japan) Junsi Ochiai
About This Novel
"How to Write Oracle Bone Inscriptions" Oracle bone inscriptions are the oldest mature writing discovered so far. Together with bronze inscriptions, they form the cornerstone of Chinese character writing. Modern society has greatly weakened the function of these ancient characters as communication tools and information symbols, but it does not prevent us from catching a glimpse of the life traces of our ancient ancestors and experiencing the development and changes of Chinese characters. This book selects 877 commonly used Chinese characters that appear in oracle bone inscriptions and bronze inscriptions. The interpretation of the characters is based on "Zi Tong" and "Zi Tong" written by Bai Chuanjing, and briefly introduces the composition of ancient characters. The ancient Chinese fonts were rewritten by famous calligraphers, and the order of strokes was compiled to facilitate readers' tracing and copying. Oracle bone inscriptions and bronze inscriptions are words and pictures. By writing with your own hands, I hope that everyone can open the door to the ancient world and experience our world, universe, nature, and life three thousand years ago. "Oracle Bone Inscriptions Small Dictionary" contains more than 300 basic Chinese characters, describing many of their original forms in oracle bone inscriptions, and conducting structural analysis, interpretation, and example analysis of their origins. Through the author's concise and clear discussion, readers can intuitively think about the origin and evolution of Chinese characters, understand the connection between the shape, pronunciation, and meaning of each Chinese character composed of strokes, radicals, etc., Experience the actual people, things, and abstract sensory emotions behind the Chinese characters, go deep into the textual cultural system composed of Chinese characters, and feel the material, concepts, and spirit of ancient China.
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