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Fundamentals of the Chinese character writing (Part 1)

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Course Summary

This course is designed to help learners improve their Chinese character writing skills by providing them with the basic knowledge about Chinese characters, including their structure, components, radicals, and stroke orders.

Key Learning Points

Learn about the basic structure of Chinese characters
Understand the importance of stroke order in Chinese writing
Discover the components and radicals that make up Chinese characters

Learning Outcomes

Master the basic structure of Chinese characters
Write Chinese characters with proper stroke order
Understand the role of radicals in Chinese characters

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

Basic knowledge of the Chinese language
A willingness to practice Chinese character writing

Course Difficulty Level

Beginner

Course Format

Online
Self-paced

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Chinese for Beginners
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Related Education Paths

Certificate in Chinese Language and Culture

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Description

The course gives a concise survey of the Chinese character-writing tradition. You’ll master the fundamentals of the Chinese writing aesthetics; learn about the main phases of the characters’ evolution and about the great calligraphers of the past. You are going to distinguish 6 types of the Chinese written symbols, become skilled in history of Chinese scripts and possibility of their modern usage. You’ll get the explanation of the 214 Chinese character radicals (the first part in Part 1 of the Course, the second — in Part 2) and can practice their writing, using the animated and static samples given in videos and on pages. Elaborate tests are going to help you regularizing the new information and filling the lacunae.

Outline

INTRODUCTION
Greeting
Introduction
Tools for classes
Contemporary standard of character-writing
Traditional and simplified characters
Stroke order is very important
Basic graphic elements and radicals 1, 2, 3 and 7
Basic graphic elements and radicals 4, 6
Samples to practice
Bibliography
Test

EARLY STAGES OF THE HISTORY OF THE CHINESE WRITING
History of Character writing
Basic Graphic Elements
Radicals 24, 51, 32, 33, 48, 96
History of Character writing
Radicals 8, 27, 53, 104, 44, 63, 59, 60
History of Character-writing and Radicals 41, 64, 82, 92, 144, 118, 158, 169, 191
Radicals 41, 64, 82, 92, 144, 118, 158, 169, 191
Samples to practice
Samples to practice
Samples
Test

HISTORY OF CHARACTER-WRITING AND PRINCIPLES OF CALLIGRAPHY
Eight principals of the chatacter 永
Radicals 13, 30, 31, 72, 73, 109, 102, 112, 25, 77
Famous calligrapher Ouyang Xun
Radicals 9, 37, 11, 12, 88, 89, 122, 106, 132
Samples
Samples
Test

CHARACTER-WRITING IN TANG DYNASTY
Famous calligrapher Chu Suilaing
Radicals 17, 45, 46, 121, 140, 80, 211, 47, 38
Famous calligrapher Yan Zhenqing
Radicals 15, 85, 75, 115, 119, 127, 165, 199, 200, 202
Samples
Samples
Test

CHARACTER-WRITING IN TANG AND SONG DYNASTIES
Famous calligrapher Liu Gongquan
Radicals 14, 40, 116, 76, 107, 110, 20, 36, 78, 136
Famous calligrapher Huang Tingjian
Radicals 29, 34, 35, 65, 66, 67, 79, 105, 207
Samples
Samples
Test

CHARACTER-WRITING IN SONG DYNASY
Famous calligrapher Su Shi
Radicals 103, 156, 157, 26, 163, 170, 39, 54, 162
Famous calligrapher Zhao Mengfu
Radicals 70, 94, 111, 86, 5, 10, 16, 43, 71
Samples
Samples
Test

Summary of User Reviews

The course on Chinese character writing has received positive reviews from users. Many have found the course to be informative, engaging, and helpful in improving their Chinese writing skills.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

The course provides step-by-step instructions to help users learn how to write Chinese characters correctly and efficiently.

Pros from User Reviews

The course provides plenty of practice exercises to help users develop their writing skills.
The instructor is knowledgeable and helpful, providing clear explanations and feedback.
The course is well-structured and easy to follow, making it suitable for beginners and intermediate learners alike.
The course is accessible online, making it easy for users to learn at their own pace and from anywhere in the world.

Cons from User Reviews

Some users have found the course to be too basic and not challenging enough.
A few users have reported technical issues with the course platform.
Some users have found the course to be too time-consuming, especially if they have other commitments.

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