"The Big Dictionary of Cursive Script" was revised based on the "Big Dictionary of Cursive Script" published by Saoye Shanfang in 1914. Delete the parts that are inconsistent with the current situation and reorganize the catalog for easier reference.
The selection of characters in the "Cursive Script Dictionary" is mainly based on the calligraphy of the two kings, the inscriptions of famous writers since the Wei and Jin Dynasties, and the authentic works of famous writers in the Song, Yuan, and Ming dynasties. "Letter", "Tang Poems Caotiao", "Korean Caotiao" and other books.
The real characters at the beginning of each character in the "Cursive Script Dictionary" are circled for review. Variations of ancient and modern Chinese characters are also collected in it.
Each character in the "Cursive Script Dictionary" has different styles of writing. There are 6,070 real characters in the circle and 49,500 cursive characters.
Indicate the name of the author under each word. If it is unknown, it can be indicated by inscriptions or era, such as Tang Dynasty, Ming Dynasty or selected from "Cursive Script Yunhui", "Cursive Script Essentials", etc. (abbreviated as "Yunhui", "Yunhui", "Yunhui").
"Cursive Script Dictionary" adopts the radical checking method. Order by number of strokes. In order to facilitate readers' review, a list of radicals is attached at the beginning of the volume. Just click on it and open the book to get it.
Some of the writing methods of cursive characters are derived from orthographic characters, and some are derived from variant characters. They are all placed under the original characters to show that the different writing methods have their origins.