现代汉字

This volume is essential for studying the evolution and development of Chinese characters from their earliest forms to the present day. the authors have put together a concise, accessible introduction and comprehensive reference, including such topics asbLaws of Chinese Character Development, Methods of Construction, Frequency of Occurrence, Standards for Ordering Strokes, Characters Often Wrongly Used/b, and useful appendices on simplified characters, chronologies, bibliographies, and much more. Recommended for beginning students or advanced scholars. Many illustrations.