Issued in slipcase (25 cm). Edition statement from various websites. Includes bibliographical references (page 154) and index.
Summary:
"Chinese characters, or hànzi, form one of the oldest writing systems in the world. They have been widely used in a variety of East Asian languages throughout history, including Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Vietnamese. At the heart of China's cultural heritage, their elegant design has spawned a tradition of calligraphy that is as much an art form as a means of communication. This beautiful book includes 208 characters taken from an ancient poem, the Qianzi wen, or Thousand Character Classic, that has been used to teach Chinese characters from as far back as the 6th century CE. With explanations of their meaning, their history, and composition, this essential guide sheds light on how the language has evolved over time."-- Back cover.
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