Every Chinese character and its story
Chinese characters began 3,000 years ago as little drawings. Pick one to see its ancient form, its meaning, how to say it in Mandarin and Cantonese, and the story behind it.
Chapter 1 · Sun, Moon & Mountains
Chapter 2 · People
Chapter 3 · The Middle Kingdom
Chapter 4 · Characters join hands
Chapter 5 · Strokes that count
Chapter 6 · Fields and earth
Chapter 7 · A day in China
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