The Birth of Chinese Characters: The Story of Cangjie

Chinese Folk Tales by podcastcp

Apr 20, 20268:08Arts

Special Bonus Episode for UN Chinese Language Day! Have you ever wondered where the world's oldest continuous writing system came from? Today, we're stepping back thousands of years to meet Cang Jie, the legendary figure...

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