Please note: In order to keep Hive up to date and provide users with the best features, we are no longer able to fully support Internet Explorer. The site is still available to you, however some sections of the site may appear broken. We would encourage you to move to a more modern browser like Firefox, Edge or Chrome in order to experience the site fully.

Supporting your high street Find out how »
What's In A Chinese Character, Paperback / softback Book

What's In A Chinese Character Paperback / softback

Paperback / softback

Out of Stock - We are unable to provide an estimated availability date for this product

Description

A Chinese script of one form or another has been in existence for over 5,000 years.

Although it has continued to developed, the basic form of the writing was already established by 200 A.D.

This makes it not only a very interesting aspect of Chinese life, but also one of mankind's greatest early achievements.

Chinese script consists of characters, which range from simple pictographic representations of objects, to complex compound characters.

These are built up from root characters, or radicals.

Of the 214 radicals, some can function independently as characters, and are then contracted when they appear in combination.

This set of cartoons illustrates how some of the radicals, and their associated characters, have evolved over the years.

They make a useful introduction to the Chinese language and also provide a fascinating insight into the Chinese sense of humour.

Useful information is given on the types of strokes and stroke sequence, which will help those learning written Chinese.

Also, the Chinese for numbers, days and months are provided in the Appendix.

Information

Save 14%

£12.99

£11.05

Out of Stock - We are unable to provide an estimated availability date for this product
Add to Basket
Sign in to add to wishlist
 
Free Home Delivery

on all orders

 
Pick up orders

from local bookshops

Information