Whispers from Bronze: Unlocking the Ancient Elegance of Chinese Bronze Inscriptions (Jinwen)
Forget dusty tomes for a moment. Imagine history not penned on fragile paper, but cast in enduring bronze, echoing across three millennia. This is the captivating realm of Jinwen (金文) – Ancient Chinese Bronze Inscriptions. More than mere writing, these characters are ritual vessels given voice, offering a direct line to the sacred ceremonies, ancestral reverence, and regal p...
Oracle Script: China’s Ancient Writing System
Introduction
Welcome to this beginner-friendly blog post on Oracle Script, one of the world’s oldest writing systems. If you’re interested in Chinese culture, history, or linguistics, this post is for you. Let’s explore the origins, characteristics, and significance of Oracle Script together.
What is Oracle Script?
Oracle Script, or “Jiǎgǔwén” (甲骨文), is the earliest known fo...
