Chinese Characters introduces readers to the art and meaning of Hanzi. Each Chinese character is displayed on its own page with its pronunciation, meaning, and a brief explanation of the character. An introduction details the history of Chinese characters and the way it has developed over the years. It even explains how digital technology has affected the use and art of Chinese characters.
Sunzi, der vor über 2.500 Jahren lebte und dieses kleine Handbuch der Kriegsführung verfasste, erfreut sich nach wie vor, vor allem im Westen, großer Beliebtheit. Ob in Managerkreisen oder unter Kampfkunstanhängern gilt die »Kunst des Krieges« als ein Leitfaden für Personalführung, Strategie und Menschenkenntnis.
The sayings known as Cheng yu are used frequently in Chinese. Chinese Proverbs Illustrated features ovr 75 of the more than 5,000 Cheng yu, reproduced in a large format. Alongside each phrase is an accessible and inspiring explanation, its literal translation in English, and what the particular strokes symbolize.