Etymology and Origin of Chinese Characters

Author: He JinSong
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Publish Date: 1996-01-01
Features: A Study on the Origin of Chinese Characters' Forms and Meanings is an academic monograph that examines and explains the difficulties in the forms and original meanings of Chinese characters. The author critically evaluates previous conclusions, discards outdated speculative models, and relies on solid evidence to employ various methods for rigorous argumentation. He identifies over a dozen oracle bone and bronze inscriptions, explores the origins of over a hundred characters' forms and meanings, and provides new interpretations for some terms in ancient texts that have long been misunderstood. This book is a practical work in the field of Chinese character form and meaning studies, offering significant reference value for deepening Chinese character research, developing Chinese character teaching, improving the quality of Chinese dictionary compilation, writing the history of ancient Chinese culture, and uncovering certain mysterious cultural mysteries.