Character Meaning and Evolution Dictionary

Author: Wang Zhaozhong
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Publish Date: 2006-11-01
Features: Chinese characters are a symbolic system for recording the Chinese language, a logographic writing system, and one of the significant inventions of the ancient Chinese Han people. Clarifying the origins, structure, and evolution of Chinese characters' forms and meanings, and correctly mastering their usage, is of great practical significance for us to explore ancient cultural heritage, inherit Chinese civilization, and create new spiritual nourishment. Chinese language teachers in major primary, secondary, and high schools across the country, as well as college and university students and all individuals learning the Chinese language, urgently need a comprehensive reference book that interprets the changes in the forms and meanings of Chinese characters. After more than ten years of effort, especially the ten years of dedication after retirement, the author has finally completed the Dictionary of Chinese Character Form and Meaning Interpretation. It is both a dictionary and a concise foundation and reading material for learning Chinese characters, providing a comprehensive understanding, mastery, and usage of them. We believe readers will find it beneficial. This dictionary includes 1,210 commonly used Chinese characters and is designed for use by Chinese language teaching and research personnel in primary, secondary, and high schools, as well as readers with basic literacy or higher.