Tang Han Xie Zi: Chinese Character Codes and Gender Culture

Author: Tang Han
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Publish Date: 2002-12-01
Features: When Guo Moruo elevated ancient scripts and ancient history to a new stage, the remarks of the respected master of oracle bone script, a scholarly giant, still echoed in the Guo Moruo Memorial Hall. Suddenly, a drumbeat of battle cry came from a corner of Beijing. The one beating the drum was Tang Han. He said that many scholars, including Guo Moruo, had misinterpreted some oracle bone scripts! And it was a methodological error. – Xinmin Weekly Tang Han firmly believes that Chinese characters originate from the folk, being a direct reflection of folk culture. To explore the origin of a Chinese character, he doesn’t just flip through ancient books, examine artifacts, or chat with the elderly; sometimes, he even needs to experience it firsthand. – Beijing Evening News Tang Han’s work is of great significance. Studying oracle bone script holds great importance for ultimately solving the mysteries of early human civilization. The exploration of early civilization’s origins is not only a major historical issue but also a fundamental task of contemporary academia. – Liaowang Weekly Newsweek This book includes topics such as: Dog, the best friend of humanity in the world; Sheep, the virtue of delicious food; Ox, a useful creature; Heavenly Horse, coming from the western extreme; The world of wildlife; Birds belong to the blue sky, etc.