This research is based on the framework of social constructivism,utilizing the principle of Human Universals as a methodology to compare the similarities and differences between the ideation and formation methods of C...This research is based on the framework of social constructivism,utilizing the principle of Human Universals as a methodology to compare the similarities and differences between the ideation and formation methods of Chinese characters and English alphabets.Through comparative analysis of the ideation of English letters(pictogramme)and the origin of Chinese characters,known as the"Six Categories Theory,"we discover their alignment in terms of social,traditional,and cultural aspects.This suggests that different ethnic groups share common features in terms of life experience,learning cognitive development,and thinking habits.This study also finds that the origins of English letters and Chinese characters share similar linguistic features in their methods of constructing letters/characters,such as pictographic,ideographic,and semantic characteristics.Exploring these commonalities contributes to promoting learning and communication between Chinese and English characters.Additionally,by focusing on socio-cultural aspects,traditional customs,and cognitive learning,this study aims to break away from the traditional linguistic research approach that solely focuses on language differences.This provides a broader perspective and richer dimensions for Chinese and English language learning,facilitating the development of cross-linguistic and cross-cultural communication.展开更多
Purpose – In the process of robot shell design, it is necessary to match the shape of the input 3D originalcharacter mesh model and robot endoskeleton, in order to make the input model fit for robot and avoidcollisio...Purpose – In the process of robot shell design, it is necessary to match the shape of the input 3D originalcharacter mesh model and robot endoskeleton, in order to make the input model fit for robot and avoidcollision. So, the purpose of this paper is to find an object of reference, which can be used for the process ofshape matching.Design/methodology/approach – In this work, the authors propose an interior bounded box (IBB)approach that derives from oriented bounding box (OBB). This kind of box is inside the closed mesh model.At the same time, it has maximum volume which is aligned with the object axis but is enclosed by all the meshvertices. Based on the IBB of input mesh model and the OBB of robot endoskeleton, the authors can completethe process of shape matching. In this paper, the authors use an evolutionary algorithm, covariance matrixadaptation evolution strategy (CMA-ES), to approximate the IBB based on skeleton and symmetry of inputcharacter mesh model.Findings – Based on the evolutionary algorithm CMA-ES, the optimal position and scale informationof IBB can be found. The authors can obtain satisfactory IBB result after this optimization process.The output IBB has maximum volume and is enveloped by the input character mesh model as well.Originality/value – To the best knowledge of the authors, the IBB is first proposed and used in the field ofrobot shell design. Taking advantage of the IBB, people can quickly obtain a shell model that fit for robot.At the same time, it can avoid collision between shell model and the robot endoskeleton.展开更多
IN oracle-bone inscription, 面 (mian) depictsthe outline of a face with a large eye at its center.To this end its original meaning was the humanface. However, in ancient Chinese 面 referred tothe front of the head and...IN oracle-bone inscription, 面 (mian) depictsthe outline of a face with a large eye at its center.To this end its original meaning was the humanface. However, in ancient Chinese 面 referred tothe front of the head and another characterdenoted the cheek, specifically the area展开更多
吴(wu),is the name of anancient kingdom and also of a placein Chinese history.At the beginningof the Xizhou Dynasty(circaB.C.1000-B.C.771),a prince namedTaibo came to live in Wu.His directdescendent later thrived and ...吴(wu),is the name of anancient kingdom and also of a placein Chinese history.At the beginningof the Xizhou Dynasty(circaB.C.1000-B.C.771),a prince namedTaibo came to live in Wu.His directdescendent later thrived and lordedthe region,making himself a king andWu his kingdom.But in B.C.475,thekingdom of Wu was overthrown andthe Yue Kingdom took over.展开更多
IN both the oracle-boneinscription and the bronzeinscription,"子" (zi) looks like aninfant with a big head and a smallbody. It was either written in theform of a baby in swaddling clotheswaving its hands or ...IN both the oracle-boneinscription and the bronzeinscription,"子" (zi) looks like aninfant with a big head and a smallbody. It was either written in theform of a baby in swaddling clotheswaving its hands or a standing childwith a few renegade hairs on its headand unformed skull.展开更多
IN both the oracle-bone inscription andthe bronze inscription, "并" (bing) lookslike two people being linked together. Theoriginal meaning of "并" is merge orunite. It is also used as an adverbial ...IN both the oracle-bone inscription andthe bronze inscription, "并" (bing) lookslike two people being linked together. Theoriginal meaning of "并" is merge orunite. It is also used as an adverbial wordmeaning all and together.展开更多
In ancient Chinese characters, "北" (bei)depicts two people standing back to back. Itoriginally meant,running counter to, or goingagainst’ something or someone. When a
女 (nü) is a pictograph. InChinese it means female, theopposite of male. In ancientChinese, women had low socialstatus which is reflected in theshape of the character. 女 in theOracle-Bone Script looks like
IN ancient Chinese characters,母(pronounced mu)depicts a womanbending on her knees and crossingher hands in front with two points onher chest symbolizing her breasts.The original meaning of 母 is anadult woman who has...IN ancient Chinese characters,母(pronounced mu)depicts a womanbending on her knees and crossingher hands in front with two points onher chest symbolizing her breasts.The original meaning of 母 is anadult woman who has given birth tochildren,i.e.a mother It was展开更多
文摘This research is based on the framework of social constructivism,utilizing the principle of Human Universals as a methodology to compare the similarities and differences between the ideation and formation methods of Chinese characters and English alphabets.Through comparative analysis of the ideation of English letters(pictogramme)and the origin of Chinese characters,known as the"Six Categories Theory,"we discover their alignment in terms of social,traditional,and cultural aspects.This suggests that different ethnic groups share common features in terms of life experience,learning cognitive development,and thinking habits.This study also finds that the origins of English letters and Chinese characters share similar linguistic features in their methods of constructing letters/characters,such as pictographic,ideographic,and semantic characteristics.Exploring these commonalities contributes to promoting learning and communication between Chinese and English characters.Additionally,by focusing on socio-cultural aspects,traditional customs,and cognitive learning,this study aims to break away from the traditional linguistic research approach that solely focuses on language differences.This provides a broader perspective and richer dimensions for Chinese and English language learning,facilitating the development of cross-linguistic and cross-cultural communication.
基金This research,which is carried out at BeingThere Centre,collaboration among IMI of Nanyang Technological University(NTU)Singapore,ETH Zurich and UNC Chapel Hill,is supported by the Singapore National Research Foundation(NRF)under its International Research Centre@Singapore Funding Initiative and administered by the Interactive Digital Media Programme Office(IDMPO).The author Shihui Guo is supported by Chinese Post-doctoral Science Foundation 2016M600506.
文摘Purpose – In the process of robot shell design, it is necessary to match the shape of the input 3D originalcharacter mesh model and robot endoskeleton, in order to make the input model fit for robot and avoidcollision. So, the purpose of this paper is to find an object of reference, which can be used for the process ofshape matching.Design/methodology/approach – In this work, the authors propose an interior bounded box (IBB)approach that derives from oriented bounding box (OBB). This kind of box is inside the closed mesh model.At the same time, it has maximum volume which is aligned with the object axis but is enclosed by all the meshvertices. Based on the IBB of input mesh model and the OBB of robot endoskeleton, the authors can completethe process of shape matching. In this paper, the authors use an evolutionary algorithm, covariance matrixadaptation evolution strategy (CMA-ES), to approximate the IBB based on skeleton and symmetry of inputcharacter mesh model.Findings – Based on the evolutionary algorithm CMA-ES, the optimal position and scale informationof IBB can be found. The authors can obtain satisfactory IBB result after this optimization process.The output IBB has maximum volume and is enveloped by the input character mesh model as well.Originality/value – To the best knowledge of the authors, the IBB is first proposed and used in the field ofrobot shell design. Taking advantage of the IBB, people can quickly obtain a shell model that fit for robot.At the same time, it can avoid collision between shell model and the robot endoskeleton.
文摘IN oracle-bone inscription, 面 (mian) depictsthe outline of a face with a large eye at its center.To this end its original meaning was the humanface. However, in ancient Chinese 面 referred tothe front of the head and another characterdenoted the cheek, specifically the area
文摘吴(wu),is the name of anancient kingdom and also of a placein Chinese history.At the beginningof the Xizhou Dynasty(circaB.C.1000-B.C.771),a prince namedTaibo came to live in Wu.His directdescendent later thrived and lordedthe region,making himself a king andWu his kingdom.But in B.C.475,thekingdom of Wu was overthrown andthe Yue Kingdom took over.
文摘IN both the oracle-boneinscription and the bronzeinscription,"子" (zi) looks like aninfant with a big head and a smallbody. It was either written in theform of a baby in swaddling clotheswaving its hands or a standing childwith a few renegade hairs on its headand unformed skull.
文摘IN both the oracle-bone inscription andthe bronze inscription, "并" (bing) lookslike two people being linked together. Theoriginal meaning of "并" is merge orunite. It is also used as an adverbial wordmeaning all and together.
文摘In ancient Chinese characters, "北" (bei)depicts two people standing back to back. Itoriginally meant,running counter to, or goingagainst’ something or someone. When a
文摘女 (nü) is a pictograph. InChinese it means female, theopposite of male. In ancientChinese, women had low socialstatus which is reflected in theshape of the character. 女 in theOracle-Bone Script looks like
文摘IN ancient Chinese characters,母(pronounced mu)depicts a womanbending on her knees and crossingher hands in front with two points onher chest symbolizing her breasts.The original meaning of 母 is anadult woman who has given birth tochildren,i.e.a mother It was
