This book visually presents the "Shuowen Jiezi," the oldest Chinese character dictionary completed in 121 AD, for modern readers. It delves deeply into the origins of each Chinese character (pictograms, ideograms, associative compounds, and phonetic compounds) with abundant illustrations. Product Features: Explore the Roots of Kanji: Carefully explains the original meanings and structures of approximately 10,000 Chinese characters based on Xu Shen's unique "radical method." With Modern Chinese Translation: The classical text (original text) is accompanied by a modern translation, allowing for accurate and smooth understanding of the content. Intuitive Understanding through Illustrations: Illustrates the evolution of ancient characters such as oracle bone script and bronze inscriptions. You can visually grasp how characters were born from their shapes, making it enjoyable as an educational book. Detailed Table of Contents and Searchability: The detailed table of contents, with thorough classification by radicals, allows quick access to the characters you want to look up. Heavy Hardcover Binding: Built to last for long-term reference, with a sturdy construction befitting a library collection. Product Details: Title: Shuowen Jiezi Author: [Later Han Dynasty] Xu Shen Language: Chinese (Original text + Modern translation + Annotations) Specifications: Hardcover (Deluxe edition) / Numerous illustrations and figures Genre: Character studies, Linguistics, History, Chinese Culture [Recommended for:] Those interested in the origins and etymology of kanji. Those who practice calligraphy or seal carving and want to understand the essence of characters. Those who want to study Chinese deeply and deepen their understanding of vocabulary. #ShuowenJiezi #XuShen #Kanji #Etymology #ChineseBooks #CharacterStudies #Calligraphy #SealCarving #ChineseClassics #Hardcover #Education #Book