
Chinese Characters
Series: Introductions to Chinese Culture;
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Product details:
- Edition number 3
- Publisher Cambridge University Press
- Date of Publication 9 March 2012
- ISBN 9780521186605
- Binding Paperback
- No. of pages168 pages
- Size 230x156x9 mm
- Weight 300 g
- Language English 0
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Short description:
Han Jiantang provides an accessible, illustrated introduction to the fascinating history and development of the written Chinese language.
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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.
MoreTable 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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