Practical Riddles Essentials

Author: Wang Junyun
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: Explore the infinite mysteries of Chinese character culture and experience the magnificent wonders of the essence of riddles. A riddle is a question or statement that serves as the answer to a puzzle, using metaphor, resemblance, implication, or description of its characteristics to create the question, for people to guess. Riddles are divided by meaning into: addition-subtraction method, disassembly method, pun method, comparison method, pictographic method, and exclusion method. Guessing objects in riddles is mainly based on the shape, nature, use, and characteristics of the object. Riddles are a great creation of ancient Chinese linguistic and artistic culture and an important part of traditional Chinese culture. They incorporate knowledge into games, combining scientificity, logic, philosophy, and fun, and have been loved by people for thousands of years. Riddles have evolved to encompass everything in the world today, and their entertaining and enlightening effects have always been loved by people of all ages. Decorating life with this direct cultural and entertainment method of riddles, and experiencing the infinite changes of Chinese character culture, will bring people a unique pleasure.