2) After Qin Shihuang unified China (22 1 year ago), Xiao Zhuan implemented the policy of "all books speak the same language, and all cars share the same track". Unified measurement's policies are in the charge of Prime Minister Reese. On the basis of the original seal script used by Qin, Xiao Zhuan simplified it, canceled six other characters and created a unified writing form of Chinese characters. It was popular in China until the end of the Western Han Dynasty (about 8 AD) and was gradually replaced by official script.
Characteristics of Xiao Zhuan font
One is a rectangle, in which the square regular script is one and a half characters, one character is straight and one character is vertical, and the approximate ratio is about 3:2.
Second, the strokes are horizontal and vertical, round and even, and the thickness is basically the same. All horizontal and vertical paintings are equidistant and parallel, and all strokes are mainly round, and the circle is round and square, which makes the circle lively and interesting.
Third, balance and symmetry. The division, balance and symmetry of space are the unique charm of seal script. Symmetry exists not only in left-right symmetry and up-down symmetry, but also in local symmetry of characters and left-right oblique symmetry of circular strokes.
Fourth, tighten up and loosen up. Of course, there are also characters with no feet below. The main strokes are in the lower part, and the upper strokes can be raised.