Etymology Fun: An In-depth Explanation of the Origins of 800 Common Chinese Characters (Illustrated Treasure Edition)

Author: Chen Zheng
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Publish Date: 2006-07-01
Features: This book selects 800 commonly used Chinese characters in daily life, explaining their calligraphic forms (from oracle bone script, bronze script, small seal script, clerical script, regular script, running script, cursive script, to the lineage and evolution of simplified characters today) and the evolution of their meanings. "Popularization, interestingness, and simplicity" are the most prominent features of this book. Before explaining each character, the author always selects some well-known and popular stories from traditional Chinese culture as introductions, making it engaging to read. This book selects 800 commonly used Chinese characters in daily life, explaining their calligraphic forms (from oracle bone script, bronze script, small seal script, clerical script, regular script, running script, cursive script, to the lineage and evolution of simplified characters today) and the evolution of their meanings. "Popularization, interestingness, and simplicity" are the most prominent features of this book. The author always selects some well-known and popular stories from traditional Chinese culture as introductions before explaining each character, making it engaging to read.