Character Origin Dictionary

Author: Gu Yanwei (Compiler)
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Publish Date: 2003-07-01
Features: The "Dictionary of Chinese Character Origins" contains nearly 1.5 million words. It provides a comprehensive explanation of all radicals and characters with the ability to form new characters, tracing their origins and developments. Through this, we can understand the origins of common characters and their connections to other characters, helping us strengthen our memory of character forms and deepen our understanding of their meanings. The compiler's explanations of Chinese characters not only draw heavily on previous research but also showcase the culmination of years of study. The compiler deeply grasps the structural patterns of Chinese characters, basing their analysis on oracle bone script and bronze inscriptions, supplemented by cultural traditions and tested by folk customs, offering more realistic and logical interpretations of the original meanings of many characters. This dictionary will lead people into the splendid and mysterious realm of Chinese characters. It can be said that this dictionary is a good teacher for students, especially primary and secondary school students, a helpful assistant for teachers, a good friend for Chinese character enthusiasts, and a valuable reference for Chinese character researchers.