Chinese characters are the system of symbols used to write Chinese. Unlike an alphabet which represents only sounds, each Chinese character has a unique meaning.

Chinese calligraphy has always been more than simply a tool for communication, incorporating as it does the element of artistry for which the practice is still valued in an age of ballpoint pens and ...

you might struggle with Chinese logographs or characters—there are estimated to be more than 100,000 in existence, but you only need to know about 2,000 to 3,000 in order to communicate for ...