La Methodology “KIDS SHOU BO IN CHINESE” by Minhua Lin象形字Xiang Xing Zi~ the pictograghic system of Chinese characters





La Methodology  “KIDS SHOU BO IN CHINESE” by Minhua Lin

象形字Xiang Xing Zi~ the pictographic system of Chinese characters



Chinese characters in general may be referred to as ideograms, due to the fact that ideas are represented directly by characters, but they can be divided into different types, based on how they are formed or derived. Originally they consisted of pictograms (Xiàngxíng 象形), from which derived “associative compounds” (huìyì會意), that consisted of two or more pictographs in order to form the character with the logical meaning. However, the majority originated as picto-phonic (形聲xíngshēng) which comprise  80 % of existing Chinese characters. Each Chinese character is composed of 2 or more picto-phonetic components that help to understand how to write and pronounce.


The basic components are around 200, they are known as radicals and are fundamental in the Chinese language. Therefore, once you learn these radicals, you can figure out how it was composed and the sound of a character. Make studying more effective and enjoyable! 


In the project “Kids Shou Bo in Chinese”, these radicals are divided into 6 sections, each section has 36 radicals accompanied by two o more derivation, and each character is designed to reflect its etymology and meaning published on the site https://www.kidshoubo.it Kids will learn 108 characters in each section / year totally. This project is completed in six years, the children will learn 650 Chinese characters, a good level for the Chinese language.


A special thanks is due to 中華文化總會THE GENERAL ASSOCIATION OF CHINESE CULTURE,GAC for the beautiful work they put in to Chinese culture and heritage. I trust that my work is profitable for the popularization of this interesting project. Thanking all the people who want to share my work, I wish you a happy summer 2018. 
                     
                                                                in Taipei, Taiwan, 2018

                           Minhua Lin

                                                    


 

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