The first is a simple Chinese character. Its formal writing method is to draw horizontally and write it in one stroke from left to right.
In oracle bone inscriptions and bronze inscriptions, the shape of a character is like a horizontal line, which represents the number one or the same meaning. Later, the word gradually evolved into its current shape.
The word "一" is very commonly used in Chinese characters. It can mean the number one, or it can also mean the same, together, one point, etc. In Chinese characters, there are many variations of one character, such as 壹, 弌, 弌, etc. They were used to express different meanings in ancient times, but they are rarely used now.
In addition to expressing numbers and some simple meanings, the word "yi" has many other uses. For example, it can be used to express emphasis, such as you must come! It can be used to express degree, such as the scenery in this place is so beautiful! It can also be used to express questions, such as when will he come back?
Yizi can also be combined with other Chinese characters to form many commonly used words, such as same, together, one point, always, definitely, etc. These words are very commonly used in Chinese and are of great significance for mastering Chinese.
The evolution of calligraphy:
1. Oracle bone script to small seal script: Oracle bone script is the earliest writing in China. It appeared in the Shang Dynasty and was a text carved on tortoise shells and animal bones. The writing style of oracle bone inscriptions is relatively free, with different font sizes and different stroke thicknesses. Later, with the development of society and the progress of culture, people began to use Xiaozhuan, a relatively standardized writing with more symmetrical glyphs and more detailed strokes. The emergence of Xiaozhuan marks the germination of Chinese calligraphy art.
2. From official script to regular script: Official script is an important font in Chinese calligraphy. It appeared at the end of the Warring States Period and matured in the Han Dynasty. The writing style of official script is relatively flat, with wide and flat characters and wavy strokes. Later, as time went by, people began to use regular script, which is a more dignified and neat writing. The glyphs of regular script are more square and the strokes are straighter. The emergence of regular script marks the maturity of Chinese calligraphy art.
3. From running script to cursive script: Running script and cursive script are two important fonts in Chinese calligraphy. They are both developed on the basis of regular script. The writing style of running script is relatively smooth and the fonts are more sloppy but neat. Cursive script is a more sloppy and unrestrained writing, with simpler glyphs and more continuous strokes. The emergence of running script and cursive script marks the diversification and individualization of Chinese calligraphy art.