Three Character Classic

Author: Qu Bo
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Publishing Date: 2005-07-01
Features: "The Three Character Classic" is one of China's most renowned ancient children's enlightenment books. It is said to have been written by Wang Yinglin, a prominent scholar from the Southern Song Dynasty, and has beened in China for over 700 years, reaching near-universal recognition. The Three Character Classic underwent a long period of development from its initial form to its final version, with continuous revisions and enrichments throughout history. In the early years of the Republic of China, the great scholar Zhang Taiyan personally corrected and revised the Three Character Classic, promoting it vigorously. In recent years, UNESCO included it in the "World Children's Moral Education Series," demonstrating its profound influence. The success of the Three Character Classic stems primarily from its rich content, which covers everything from astronomy, geography, and dynastic changes to the Hundred Schools of Thought, famous figures, and notable items, making it a comprehensive "mini" of history, society, and life. Over 700 years of educational practice have proven that the Three Character Classic is exceptionally effective in enlightening children's minds, cultivating moral values, fostering national awareness, and shaping humanistic spirit. The enduring popularity of the Three Character Classic among generations of children is largely due to its engaging and lively form. Although the entire book consists of only over a thousand characters, the language is concise, the structure is rigorous, with each line consisting of three characters and rhyming, making it easy to read and memorize like singing a children's song. If a child can familiarize themselves with the Three Character Classic in their early years, it will lay a solid foundation for Chinese humanistic culture in their young heart, benefiting them throughout their lives. This book incorporates the content of the Three Character Classic by adding relevant anecdotes and general knowledge after each group of sentences, aiming to enrich children's reading. Additionally, to make it easier for children to read and memorize, the entire book is annotated with Pinyin and accompanied by exquisite illustrations. We hope to use this approach to encourage children to engage with and appreciate classics, immerse themselves in the sunshine of traditional culture, and become pioneers of the new era!