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| --Noah Webster |
This site is a labor of love, made from the I'm not sure I would have undertaken this project if I had known how much work it would be. On the other hand, I've had a lot of fun along the way. Learning the stories individual characters tell has done more than simply help me remember them. It's a lesson in Chinese culture. The symbols that make up Chinese characters are the same symbols that shaped Chinese society for thousands of years. Chinese characters are a little like people. Each one of them has its own story, its own history. I hope you enjoy getting to know my new friends - the Chinese characters. Whether you are here simply out of curiosity or because you are determined to learn the Chinese language and culture, welcome! I hope you find what you are looking for. Bright Outlook Monday, March 12 2007 |
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