Dictionary of Chinese Character Origin and Evolution HANZI YUANLIU ZIDIAN: HANZI YUANLIU ZIDIAN

Author: Gu Yanquan
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Publication Date: 2003-01-01
Features: This dictionary provides a comprehensive explanation of all the basic components (radicals) and character-forming characters, tracing their origins and developments to help people understand the evolution and related connections of each character. All 2,500 common characters, including those that do not have the ability to form new characters, are included for explanation. For some less common characters, such as those that are themselves pictographic, ideographic, or composite characters, or those whose forms have undergone significant changes in ancient and modern times to the point where their meanings cannot be deduced from radicals, the rich content of this dictionary will guide people into the magnificent and mysterious realm of Chinese characters. It allows them to gain a general understanding of the origins and transformations of characters, as well as a preliminary overview of their overall characteristics. This is highly beneficial for people to quickly and accurately grasp the forms of characters, and to understand their meanings with precision and depth.