The Evolution of Chinese Characters from Oracle Bone Inscriptions to Regular Script

Chinese characters are one of the oldest characters in the world and have a great influence on the surrounding areas. They are letters of other characters. It is a written symbol for recording events. Formally, it has gradually changed from a figure to a square symbol composed of strokes, so Chinese characters are generally called "square characters".

It has developed from hieroglyphics (ideographs) to phonetic symbols with both sound and meaning, but the overall system is still ideographs. Therefore, Chinese characters have the characteristics of integrating image, sound and meaning. This feature is unique in world writing, so it has unique charm. Chinese characters are the treasures of China's culture for thousands of years, and they are also our lifelong mentors.

Chinese characters are the bond of national soul. Making a living in a foreign country, Chinese characters are a kind of sustenance. Even a plaque, a piece of paper, and the square characters on it will attract you like a magnet and make you feel the kindness from your motherland. Because China people's feelings are condensed into the simplest. Every stroke is written in Chinese.

Overseas, whether successful or wandering, as long as there are Chinese characters, there will be much comfort and sustenance, because every word has a far-reaching origin, whether pictographic or ideographic, whether knowing or speaking, every China person is the soul of Chinese characters.

References:

Baidu Encyclopedia-Chinese Characters