Oracle Bones

Master Cheng Chin-fa calligraphing the oracle bone script character for ZHONG 中, centre/central/middle: There is still time to catch up the first class from the recording, if you are interested in learning this ancient type of Chinese calligraphy: Enter the Art of Ancient Oracle Bone Calligraphy with Master Cheng Chin-fa: Join us for a rare 4-week practical ONLINE course that blends skill with creativity of the first Chinese pictographs. Full details here: https://purplecloudinstitute.thinkific.

Enter the Art of Ancient Oracle Bone Calligraphy with Master Cheng Chin-fa: Join us for a rare 4-week practical ONLINE course that blends skill with creativity of the first Chinese pictographs. Full details here: https://purplecloudinstitute.thinkific.com/courses/Study-Oracle-Bones-Script Online: 4 Mondays 2026 January 5th/ 12th/ 19th and 26th 2-hour Class: 1900 CET/ 1000 PST Recordings Available (Unlimited Time) Learn the earliest Chinese characters from a full-time professional of 60 years Div

In oracle bone script, the character 🌾“田” (tián, cropland) vividly captures the essence of farmland. Its outer frame symbolizes the boundaries of the field, while the intersecting lines within divide it into distinct sections.😃 As it evolved into the regular script, “田” adopted a more structured and balanced form, embodying elegance and precision. Its shape alone instantly evokes the image of a lush, cultivated field. 🛖“田” isn't just a character—it's a symbol of life. It represents the land t