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
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
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
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 ancient Chinese characters, "北" (bei)depicts two people standing back to back. Itoriginally meant,running counter to, or goingagainst’ something or someone. When a
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
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.
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 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
