New words

The new words in lesson 16 are as follows:

In ancient times, writing was a very important skill, because there were no modern devices such as computers and printers. Therefore, people must write letters, documents and other important documents by hand. However, writing is not a skill that everyone can master. It requires long-term practice and good hand-eye coordination.

Confucianism at that time believed that writing was not only a skill, but also a virtue. So in the history of China, there are many stories and classics about writing. For example, a calligrapher named Ou Yangxun once wrote the inscription "Jiuchenggong Liquan inscription" on the stone wall to prove his writing level. This inscription is still a classic in the history of China's calligraphy.

In writing, Chinese characters are an important part of China culture. Chinese characters have a history of thousands of years. After long-term development, they have formed a complete set of strokes, structures and pronunciation systems. Therefore, to learn Chinese characters, we should not only memorize the glyphs, but also understand the structure and meaning of each word.

In order to help people learn Chinese characters better, calligraphers of past dynasties created different fonts and writing styles. For example, regular script is a very standard writing style with clear, standardized and beautiful strokes. Cursive writing is a free and wild writing style, and the strokes are often distorted, chaotic and unrestrained.

Generally speaking, writing plays a very important role in China culture. It is not only a skill, but also a means to inherit and develop culture. Therefore, we should cherish Chinese character culture and learn to write well, so as to inherit and carry forward China culture.