Traditionally Chinese characters are presented based on their meanings as they have evolved naturally from usage. They are also known by their pronunciation. Structurally, they are broken down into radicals and strokes. Are there other ways to analyse Chinese characters?
Are there other ways to analyse Chinese characters?
Triple ABCs Concept
Similarly, we can analyse Chinese characters more thoroughly by applying the Triple ABCs Concept. In summary,
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First Set of ABC:
Angles, Bends, Curves
Describes the features of strokes.
Second Set of ABC:
Apart, Bond, Crossing
Describes how strokes combine with one another to form characters
Third Set of ABC:
Adapt, Balance, Centre
Reveals the aesthetic requirements of characters.
Anatomy
Anatomy is the science that studies the structure of the body. When we analyse complex bodies, we need to produce their anatomies so that they can be compared with other similar ones or differentiated from others. They leave an impression in our minds because we have studied them thoroughly.
More about Triple ABCs Concept
Read what is the Triple ABCs Concept and how Geometry can be applied to analyse Chinese characters.
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Here is an example of how ‘Triple ABCs Concept’ can be applied to create the anatomy of Chinese characters. The three sets of ABCs help you to describe the interaction between the strokes, the positioning of strokes, unique features of the characters…
