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The origin of Chinese characters : an illustrated history and word guide /

In China, an educated person has to know 8,000 characters or more - a daunting task by any measure. Meanwhile, Western students struggle to learn a few hundred of them. How much easier it is to learn, when you have a clue as to the origins and hidden meanings of the symbols! An enthusiastic educator...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Lee, Kihoon, 1972- (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York : Algora Publishing, 2018.
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  • A beautiful Shaman wearing lamb's horns4. The Religious Ceremony With Rice, Wine, Meat And Blood; The vassals standing in their own place; Wine and meat brings fortune; Government official offers celebratory prayer; Bow down to god; A plate containing blood; 5. Animal Sacrifices For Religious Ceremonies; Various animals were used for ceremonial sacrifice; Meat for rituals prepared carefully; Tigers and dogs as ritual sacrifices; A Ceremony of a Cow in Water; 6. Messengers of God: Bronze, and Bones; Message of god sent through bronze plate; Sacred Bones which show the god's anger and joy.
  • Face/Head and eyesRight and Left hands; 4. House, Food, and Clothes; House made out of hay; House with doors; Dishes and food; Wine for sacred ceremony; Weaving cloth; A garment with a tail; 5. Everyday Activities; Going Out; Roads in four directions; Sit down and rest under the trees; Bathing in a big tub; Tattoos; Listen, laugh or cry; Think and love; 6. Knowledge & Learning; Book/ Volume; Tossing four sticks to tell a fortune; Five elements of the universe; 7. Money & Partying; Seashells as currency; Making ornaments or money with seashells; Seashell coins.