As well as its obvious visual appeal, China's millennia-old writing
system is a carrier of the nation's culture and identity. In this book,
Xu Hui selects and explains the 100 most traditional Chinese characters
with the help of eye-catching illustrations that bring their meanings
alive, and historic tracings through seal script all the way back to
ancient oracle bone carvings. For novices and experts alike, this
translation by Julie Loo offers English readers a compelling insight
into the world of written Chinese.