This time, we'll explore the Six Scripts (六書), the principles behind the creation of Chinese characters. Chinese characters are often categorized into six principles: pictographs, prepositions, associations, formations, introductory elements, and syllables. In this lesson, we'll explore each of these principles.
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00:00 What are the Six Scripts? 02:24 Hieroglyphics
03:40 Instructional Writing
04:48 Euphemistic Writing
10:20 Formative Writing
14:32 Transposed Writing
17:38 Borrowed Writing
19:40 What is the standard for the Six Books?