In linguistics, words refer to written language and other visual forms that people express their meanings. In ancient times, single characters were called "Wen" and combined characters were called "Zi". Now they are collectively called "Zi", and the basic individual of a word is called "Zi". In daily life, "writing" can also refer to written language, language, articles, words and so on. The form of visual symbols breaks through the time and space limitation of spoken language. Such as Chinese characters and Latin letters.
Longbi calligraphy masterpiece
Zhang Huai wrote On Characters in the Tang Dynasty, saying: Generally speaking, people who write words. If divided into righteousness, the writer's grandfather, the descendants of the word. Investigating its physical form, we can get its art and science, so it is called Wen Yue; Mother and son are born together, how evil they are, so they say so. If you write on bamboo and silk, you will read this book. The relationship between Chinese characters and calligraphy also comes down to the fact that Chinese characters are also written, which is brilliant. Sun, moon and stars, the words of the sky; Five mountains and four blasphemies, the land of literature is also; City Quehanyi, a man of letters. Words are for use. They must have been made up by the other party. ..
Trace the origin of words
According to China's ancient books, before the invention of writing, human ancestors in ancient times knew how to record by tying knots. The so-called "big knot, summary summary" is to tie a knot with a rope to help remember the size of something. This method has been used in other parts of the world, such as Africa and South America. Knot notes are a means of recording information, and their relationship with words is unknown. However, some pottery symbols unearthed in various places have already taken the shape of words.
Characters are symbols for human beings to record and exchange ideas. It sprouted 1 10,000 years ago after "agriculture" began. With the transition from barbarism to civilization, it was formed by the continuous creation and improvement of ancestors in the process of production and exchange.