This book features 500 Chinese characters arranged in alphabetical order by their pinyin Romanization, of
which the evolution of each character is first traced from its original graph and then through each of its eight possible evolutionary stages. Such forms include oracle bone inscriptions, bronze inscriptions, small seal characters, regular script, grass stroke, and freestyle calligraphy. Presenting not only the vivid delineation of the roots of Chinese characters, but also concrete and concise explanations for each case, this book will offer the reader a wonderful view of the evolution and development of the Chinese characters over the last several thousand years. This book can be enjoyed by novices and experts alike, and even by those merely aiming to expand their horizons.