Chinese writing is logographic, that is, every symbol either represents a word or a minimal unit of meaning. When I write the character , it not only has a sound, niu, it has a meaning, “cow.” Only a ...

Trace the history of Chinese characters, and find out how this writing system has changed and evolved over thousands of years. Also Included is a short lesson on the structure of Chinese words.

However, among all of these writing systems, Chinese characters, Hanzi, hold a special place in my heart as being the most elegant and aesthetic. Despite the practical limitations of Chinese ...

Few things in Chinese culture are more widely misunderstood outside of China than the Chinese language. The Chinese write very differently from us and indeed from all other literate societies in today ...

Blending traditional writing with charming caricatures, this Klang-based artist redefines an ancient art form for modern ...

Radio 4’s ‘Chinese Characters’ takes a look at his extraordinary life, and the impact it had on the perception of China in the wider world. Here are nine fascinating facts about Bruce Lee ...

The reason why? It features the usage of traditional Chinese characters to write out his name, not the typical English spelling. To the naked eye, Du's jersey looks a lot like that of his Notre ...