“Chinese Writing,” Friend, Sept. 1973, 21
Chinese Writing
The Chinese language is one of the oldest known languages. It has been used since 2,000 years before the birth of Christ. It is a difficult language to learn because it doesn’t have an alphabet and there is no standard pronunciation for it.
Each symbol used in writing represents a complete idea. In working with a brush to make these symbols, the wrist is used instead of the hand or fingers. It is believed that the way a person writes tells what kind of a person he is. The Chinese proverb written on this page expresses that feeling:
Strokes and manner of writing:
If the wrist has strength,
The pen will have its power
And the characters will show
The power of words.
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Chinese characters