Character Meaning Analysis Dictionary

Author: Cao Xianzhuo
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Publish Date: 1999-01-01
Features: This book is a new type of dictionary, containing 7,000 characters listed in the "Common Characters List of Modern Chinese," with each character presented with its modern pronunciation and meaning. It then analyzes the character's form, generally tracing back to small seal script, and sometimes even to oracle bone script and bronze script. Starting from the analysis of character forms, it explains the connections between form, meaning, and sound, as well as the relationships between original and derived meanings. Examples are provided to illustrate the continuity of ancient and modern meanings and the significant changes in usage. This book helps readers correctly master and use Chinese characters.