Word Ocean Fun

Author: Hui Yishen
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Publish Date: 2006-09-01
Features: This book has been recommended by the Hong Kong Arts Development Council as a recommended reading list. It is composed of articles written by the renowned Hong Kong author Hui Yishen for the column "Wordplay Culture Talks" in the supplement of the Cheng Pao newspaper. The Hong Kong Chinese University Press once published it in 12 volumes under the title "Word Ocean Whimsies," which was deeply loved by readers. Now, it has been introduced and published by our press, accompanied by over 300 illustrations related to the content. The author explores more than 2,000 commonly used Chinese characters from 60 different perspectives, such as the origins of object names, tracing terms, literary marvels, food and drink anecdotes, holiday trivia, family names, and translation fun. He provides etymological research and analysis, their origins and evolutions, as well as related anecdotes and interesting stories. For readers, there are Pinyin and Cantonese translations, and for similar words that are often confused or misused in daily life, they are corrected and analyzed in terms of sound, form, and meaning, with vivid explanations based on their respective historical origins and specific meanings in reality. The articles in the book are short and engaging, making it convenient for readers to gain knowledge and broaden their horizons during spare time at work or in life. Additionally, the author has lived in Hong Kong for a long time, and to make it easier for Hong Kong readers to read, his writing style is infused with a local Hong Kong flavor. Upon closer reading, readers will appreciate the charm and vitality of Hong Kong culture, which is just as magnificent and vibrant as the mainland culture we are familiar with.