爱: [ ài ] 
[ 国标码:B0AE 部首:爫 笔画:10 笔顺:3443451354 ]
1. to love
2. affection
3. to be fond of
4. to like
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(Source: dict.cn)
Archive for June 3rd, 2008
Children Chinese – Calligraphy
Tuesday, June 3rd, 2008
Chinese Calligraphy
The Shang Dynasty made many important contributions to the ancient Chinese people. The Shang introduced the use of bronze weapons. Chopsticks were invented.
It was during the Shang Dynasty that a system of writing was invented. This writing is called calligraphy.
(Source: ancienthistory.mrdonn.org)
Chinese Culture – Chinese Seals (3)
Tuesday, June 3rd, 2008Official Seals
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Official seal of the Coach Attendant Eastern Han period (25-330) |
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Official seal with the so-called “nine-fold” script |
Official seals have been conferred to officials as a token of their office and authority. These seals were usually small enough to be carried on the official’s belt. There were regulations as to the material and shape of the handle of these seals: some had to be golden, some copper, some with a handle in the shape of a turtle, some of a camel. Up to the Eastern Han dynasty (25-330), the color of ink used to affix official seals was regulated depending on the position of the owner, some officials had to use green ink, some purple, some yellow etc.
The calligraphy of the inscription had changed a great deal over the long span of Chinese history. Approaching the Han dynasty, the characters on the seal inscriptions tend to become thicker and more angular. From the Sui dynasty (581-618), they become rounded and thinner, and during the Song and Yuan periods we can witness the spectacular jiudie (nine-folded) script. In the Qing period, most official seals are bilingual with the Chinese inscription on the right side and the Manchu on the left.
（Source: chinaculture.org）
