An Illustrated Guide to Chinese Characters

Chinese characters are a form of writing that has endured and renewed itself over time. They are a treasure of Chinese culture and the crystallization of the wisdom of our ancestors. Archaeological research has found carved symbols at the 6,000-year-old Banpo site that can be considered Chinese characters. Chinese characters have recorded the history of the Chinese people and carried their splendid culture. They have played an enormous role in strengthening the cohesion of the Chinese people and sustaining the continuous development of Chinese civilization over thousands of years. They transcend differences in spoken languages and dialects, and even in today's information age, they continue to thrive.