汉字之美
HSK 6 · 文化
Discuss Chinese characters: structure, calligraphy, evolution from oracle bones.
Key words
汉字结构书法演变文化
Dialogue
汉字为什么这么有意思？Hànzì wèishénme zhème yǒuyìsi?
Why are characters so interesting?（A）
每个字都有来历，比如“家”字。Měi ge zì dōu yǒu láilì, bǐrú jiā zì.
Each has a story, like jiā (home).（B）
你练书法吗？Nǐ liàn shūfǎ ma?
Do you practice calligraphy?（A）
练，写字能让人静下心来。Liàn, xiězì néng ràng rén jìng xià xīn lái.
Yes, writing calms the mind.（B）
Patterns
每个 + 名词 + 都有 + 名词
Emphasize universality.
每个字都有来历。Měi ge zì dōu yǒu láilì.
Every character has a story.
每个城市都有特色。Měi ge chéngshì dōu yǒu tèsè.
Every city has features.
让 + 人 + 动词
Describe an effect on people.
让人静下心来。Ràng rén jìng xià xīn lái.
Calm the mind.
让人开阔眼界。Ràng rén kāikuò yǎnjiè.
Broaden horizons.
Vocabulary
汉字Hànzì
Chinese character · Chinese characters are beautiful.
结构jiégòu
structure · Character structure follows rules.
书法shūfǎ
calligraphy · Calligraphy is art.
演变yǎnbiàn
evolution · Characters evolve.
文化wénhuà
culture · Characters carry culture.
