[[Characters]] | [[Radicals]] | [[Strokes]] # Chinese Etymology An Interactive Graphical Dictionary This project offers a comprehensive study of **the evolution** of chinese characters, delving into their structure, historical evolution, and cultural context by **meticulously** analyzing characters across various script forms, tracing their journey from pictographs to modern styles. This **research** uncovers the origins of characters and **reveals** how their meanings are intricately derived from semantic and phonetic components. So, deep dive into the **fascinating** and intricate world of Chinese writing! **** ## Deep Dive Into Chinese Etymolgy To go deeper into the history behind the chinese **writting system** and its evolution, **read more** in the following pages: [[An Introduction To The Chinese Writing System]] [[An Introduction To Chinese Etymology]] ## Project Background > [!info] About the Project > #### Unveiling the Roots of Characters > > Welcome to my Chinese Etymology Project! In this **ongoing** endeavor, I delve into the fascinating world of Chinese characters, **exploring** their ancient origins, evolution, and modern meanings. > > #### My Own Research Journey > > This project is the culmination of **my own research** and exploration into the rich history and intricate structure of Chinese characters. Through meticulous study and analysis, I've uncovered the hidden stories behind these characters, **unraveling** their etymological **mysteries**. > > #### An Ongoing Project > > This project is a **living**, breathing endeavor that will continue to evolve over time. As I uncover new insights and discoveries, I'll update and **expand upon** the content, ensuring that it remains a valuable resource for anyone interested in Chinese language and culture. > > Join me on this journey of exploration and discovery as we **unravel** the secrets of Chinese characters **together**! ## How To Use This Site > [!info] Forms of Navigation > #### Going Through The Radicals > > To aid in navigation and understanding, I've **broken down** each character into its constituent radicals. By dissecting characters into their fundamental building blocks, I aim to provide a clear and **organized pathway** for exploring their evolution and meanings. > > > #### With The Tagging System > > Characters are **categorized** and grouped together by tags. > > #### By Exploring The Interactive Grap > > It provides a fun and visually **intuitive way** to navigate the site and easily discover **new connections**. > > #### Using The Search Engine > > By using the search box, you can reach to any specific character to start exploring, every character can be searched in **simplified chinese** or **pinyin**. > > #### Map of Content > > The distribution of the site is simple but **effective**, just three categories: > > [[Characters]] > [[Radicals]] > [[Strokes]] > > 🔎 To easily **differentiate** between characters and radicals, just keep in mind that the radical will have its pinyin inside parentheses **()**, for example the character **人 rén** as a radical will be **人 (rén)**. Strokes will have the pinyin inside double parentheses **(())**. ## Road Map & Change Log > [!info] Updates > Check what has been **changed** or **added**, as well as what ideas I consider implementing in **the near future**. > > [[Road Map]] > [[Change Log]] ## Reference Materials > [!nfo] Bibliography > [[AI or not AI?]] > > [Pleco Dictionary](https://www.pleco.com) > > **汉子-图解字典** ISBN 978-7-80186-870-1 > **给孩子的汉子王国** ISBN 978-7-5086-6497-2 > **画说汉宇1000个汉宇的故事** ISBN 978-7-5502-3188-7 > **汉字王国** ISBN 978-7-5113-6778-5 > **画说汉子** ISBN 978-7-5113-6250-6 > **金文字典** ISBN 978-7-5140-0772-5 > **甲骨文字典** ISBN 978-7-5140-1237-8 ## Who is Behind > [!cite] About Me > My name is Jorge Lagartera, I am a **passionate** Polyglot, language teacher 🇪🇸 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 🇧🇷 🇨🇳, **book author** and chinese etymology researcher. > > My life, enriched by work experiences in different countries, has led me to deeply value the ability to **overcome** cultural differences through linguistic understanding. My mission is **to encourage** others to immerse themselves in the richness that the **diversity** of languages and cultures offers. > [!cite] My Book > 📖 Link to buy a physical copy (in Spanish): > > [Etimología de caracteres chinos](https://www.amazon.es/Etimología-caracteres-chinos-Evolución-histórica/dp/B0CDNGXSVF/ref=sr_1_5?__mk_es_ES=ÅMÅŽÕÑ&crid=S6QK1QKYY251&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.7Kp3SIv6yITWJItIWIqgHZb2vSvmQ-72-3BkKWwc4kTGjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps.oGvALtwaMMzVjjnD_3KKfh92Q8JtLMdKc1eVfLI6U4s&dib_tag=se&keywords=etimologia+de+caracteres+chinos&qid=1713112059&sprefix=etimologia+de+caracteres+chin%2Caps%2C263&sr=8-5) > > Evolución histórica de 150 caracteres > > ![[Libro de Etimología - Cover for Obisidian Publish.jpg]] > > [!quote] LinkedIn > > [www.linkedin.com/jorgelagartera](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jorgelagartera/) > > ![[LinkedIn Banner with Photo.jpg]]