This book lists 526 Chinese characters, each accompanied by a short article and an illustration which vividly depict the origin and evolution of the character. The characters in this book have been divided into three parts according to their meanings. The first part relates to human beings, the second is about nature while the third concerns life in general. The book ends with an index in which all the characters listed in the book are arranged in the order of the Chinese phonetic alphabet. The index' will help readers easily find the character they are looking for. After reading this book, readers will find Chinese less difficult to learn and feel more confident in their endeavors to master this ancient language.
