Chinese Words - Page 7

Chinese characters are the cradle of life - '子' (zǐ) is a baby waving its arms, '孕' (yùn) is the expectation of new life in the womb (子 + 乃), '字' (zì) is teaching children to read under the roof (宀 + 子). These three characters embody the gentle expression of inheritance in Chinese culture.

Chinese characters hold the wisdom hidden in gestures - '右' (yòu) is formed by combining 'hand' with 'mouth,' symbolizing the smoothness of doing tasks while talking; '左' (zuǒ) combines 'hand' with 'work,' depicting the focused measurement with a ruler; '回' (huí) traces out the winding path leading home. These three characters freeze-framed the daily life of ancient people through actions.

Chinese characters are a simple sketch of nature --- '山' (shān) is the silhouette of three peaks on the horizon, '水' (shuǐ) is the aerial view of flowing rivers, '丝' (sī) is two bundles of soft silk. With these three characters, the Chinese depict their world with concise lines, portraying their hidden message within.

Chinese characters are the body's secret code - '鼻' (bí) is the raised hill on the face (self + field), '肉' (ròu) is the pulsating muscle texture. These two characters allow you to breathe in culture with one and touch life with the other.

Chinese characters are an extension of the body - '耳' (ěr) is the receiver of sound, '目' (mù) is the window to the soul, '看' (kàn) is a far view with a hand over the eyes, '见' (jiàn) is the moment where gazes meet. These four characters teach you to perceive the world anew through Chinese characters.