Chinese characters
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Chinese characters
（Introductions to Chinese culture）
Cambridge University Press, 2012
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Text in English, with some explanatory notes and illustrations in Chinese characters
Originally published in Chinese by China Intercontinental Press as Chinese Characters (9787508513416) in 2009 -- T.p. Verso
"This updated edition is published by Cambridge University Press with the permission of China Intercontinental Press under the China Book International Programme" -- T.p. verso
Description and Table of Contents
Description
Han Jiantang provides an accessible, illustrated introduction to the fascinating history and development of the written Chinese language, from pictograms painted on rocks and pottery and ancient inscriptions to the refined art of calligraphy and the characters in use today. Chinese Characters will appeal to readers looking for an introduction to the rich but complex Chinese language and to all those interested in the relationship between language and culture.
Table of Contents
- 1. The emergence of written language
- 2. The origin of Han characters
- 3. The evolution of forms of Han characters
- 4. The formation of Han characters
- 5. The profound mystery of Han characters
- 6. Chinese history narrated in Han characters
- 7. The art of Han characters.
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