Oracle Bone Script Common Character Collection

Author: Pu Maozuo (Compiler)
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Publishing Date: 2007-01-01
Features: The Shang Dynasty oracle bone script was unearthed in Wutitun Village, northwest of Anyang City, Henan Province, historically known as "Yinxu," the capital of the late Shang Dynasty. From the relocation and revival under Pan Geng to the self-immolation of King Zhou after the Battle of Muye, it spanned 273 years, covering eight generations and twelve kings. After the Zhou Dynasty conquered the Shang, this capital fell into disrepair. It wasn't until 1899 (the 25th year of the Guangxu reign of the Qing Dynasty) that the oracle bone script was discovered by the epigrapher Wang Yirong and brought to light. In recent years, others believed to have been among the earliest discoverers of oracle bones include Meng Dingsheng, Wang Nang, and Liu E. The oracle bone script of the Shang and Zhou periods is considered the oldest systematic writing system in China to date, named after being inscribed on turtle shells or animal bones. Since its discovery by the epigrapher Wang Yirong in 1899 (the 25th year of the Guangxu reign of the Qing Dynasty), more and more people have begun to study and learn it. To facilitate the learning of (a broad group of enthusiasts), this book selects commonly used characters from the Shang and Zhou oracle bone script and arranges them according to their style. At the end of the book, there are two types of index tables: stroke order and Pinyin. This book serves as both a calligraphy practice book and a dictionary. With one volume in hand, you can appreciate, copy, and search.