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 ...

This is a mini-guide to Chinese characters. You can either click "Start" and you will be guided from one section to another or you can click on the right-hand side to go to the section of your choice.

Radicals organize the chaotic swarm of characters into a logical system. Traditional Chinese groups all characters according to 214 radicals (simplified uses 189), which are organized based on number ...

Traditional Chinese characters used in Hong Kong ... Calligraphy might look pretty, but it’s harder than it looks The huge number of characters is also not a very efficient way of writing ...

As the year draws to a close, the tradition of selecting a "Character of the Year" has taken root in several Asian countries deeply influenced by Chinese culture, reflecting the mood of society ...