How to translate ancient mysterious hieroglyphics?

Don't waste your life, cherish the present.

-Mai Zhiming, an expert in hieroglyphics in Taiwan Province Province

Mai Zhiming, whose real name is Mansheng, whose legal name is Tashi, is from New Taipei City, Taiwan Province Province; He is a disciple of Professor Wang Xinyi, a master of ancient Chinese characters research and textual research. Now he is a member of Taiwan Province Tourism Folklore Association; Director of Miaoli Art Association; Member of China Traditional Art Association; Member of Taiwan Province Calligraphy Association; Member of hieroglyphic association; At the same time, Mr. Mai Zhiming is also the initiator and founder of the school of "Man-made pottery in folk kilns" in Taiwan Province Province, China. He combined pottery with ancient hieroglyphics to make the products interesting. This hieroglyphic wood-burning pot also won the "Silver Award for Technical Creativity"

20 15, July 17, the 2nd China (Taiyuan) International Tea Expo was held in Taiyuan. More than 600 brand tea enterprises from 69 tea producing areas in China participated in the exhibition, bringing 10,000 teas and thousands of fine tea sets together. The pictographic wood-burning pot made by Mr. Mai Zhiming also appeared in this tea fair.

On weekdays, Mr. Mai keeps a low profile and makes friends with people from all walks of life sincerely and honestly. The works were collected by people from all walks of life as soon as they were published. "Don't waste this life, cherish the present" is Mr. Mai's most encouraging words. Living in the present, doing in the present, Mr. Mai spared no effort to lecture, exhibit and improve, just for the happy life of * * *. Every Chinese character is a cultural history and an epic. Especially ancient Chinese characters (graphic characters) are the strongest. Mr. Mai is willing to pass on this most vital ancient culture and give it life.

Pictographs are derived from pictographs, which are the most primitive method of word formation. The picture is weakened and the symbol is enhanced. Because some physical things and abstract things cannot be drawn, it has great limitations. Egyptian hieroglyphics, Hittite hieroglyphics, Sumerian characters, ancient Indian characters and Oracle Bone Inscriptions in China are all independently produced from the simplest pictures and patterns in primitive society. About 5000 years ago, the ancient Egyptians invented hieroglyphics. This writing is slow and difficult to understand. As time went on, even the Egyptians themselves finally forgot how to interpret it. Later, after French explanation, this writing was recognized. Dongba script and Shuishu script adopted by Naxi people in China are the only hieroglyphic systems still in use.

(Mr. Mai Zhiming (left) and Ms. Xia Yanbo, President of our society (right)

"The times are progressing faster and faster, but we have forgotten the most primitive and oldest things." Mr. Mai Zhiming said.

Hieroglyphs are derived from hieroglyphics and are one of the most primitive methods of word formation. With the progress of the times and the arrival of the information age, these ancient China cultures are gradually forgotten by people.

Over the years, Mr. Mai Zhiming has spared no effort to promote ancient culture in Chinese mainland, hoping that future generations can understand the wisdom and culture of their ancestors. (Text/Li Yuliang)

July 20 16 issue of Poetry Collection magazine.