Text Series: Ancient Chinese Writings 1 – Oracle Bone Script

In ancient China, there was a custom of using turtle shells and animal bones for divination. The turtle shells and animal bones used for this have been excavated throughout China. The characters written on them are the basis of modern Chinese characters and are called oracle bone script.
There are many fascinating characters among oracle bone scripts, including some that resemble modern characters and some that resemble the shapes of objects. This book also includes a "stroke order guide" and "basic radical" instructions for writing oracle bone script, making it a comprehensive book that will satisfy both beginners and experts.

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Illustrations/Explanation/Stroke Order Guide/Basic Radicals In ancient China, there was a custom of using turtle shells and animal bones for divination. Tortoise shells and animal bones used for this have been excavated throughout China. The characters written on them are the basis of modern Chinese characters and are called oracle bone inscriptions.
There are many fascinating characters among the oracle bone inscriptions, including some that resemble modern characters and others that resemble the shapes of objects. This book also includes a "stroke order guide" and "basic radicals" for writing oracle bone inscriptions, making it a comprehensive resource for beginners and experts alike.

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Illustrations / Explanations / Stroke Order Guide / Basic Radicals In ancient China, the custom of using turtle shells and animal bones for divination was widespread. Tortoise shells and animal bones used for this have been excavated throughout China. The characters written on them are the basis of modern Chinese characters and are called oracle bone inscriptions.
There are many fascinating characters among the oracle bone inscriptions, including some that resemble modern characters and others that resemble the shapes of objects. This book also includes a "stroke order guide" and "basic radical" instructions for writing oracle bone script, making it a comprehensive resource that will satisfy beginners and experts alike.

Table of Contents
Illustrations / Commentary / Stroke Order Guide / Basic Radicals