Do you think Yan characters belong to the traditional culture of China?

Emoji package, this magical thing, is common in China's forum platforms and social software. Although emoticons are not unique to China, the lack of emoticons in China must be the most unique. In foreign countries, the characters in Yan characters are usually public figures and political leaders, such as heads of state and presidents.

In China, in addition to public figures, more Chinese characters are mainly virtual cartoon images and abstract figures. Especially for the younger generation in China, everyone has a set of facial expressions in their mobile phones, and their daily conversations are inseparable from facial expressions. These expression packs are not just for fun, they can express their emotions, attitudes and ideas more vividly, making it easier for the other person to understand their ideas. But when it comes to cultural level, I think Yan characters are still not qualified.

In ancient China, there was a precedent of lyric poetry. We might as well regard them as today's expression packs. These poems are not only lively and interesting, but more importantly, they have connotation and taste. Although the expression pack is also interesting, its connotation is relatively insufficient.

In addition, Yan characters often have the function of relaxing the atmosphere. In the cold war or awkward moment, choosing an appropriate emoji can quickly narrow the distance between the two sides and enable the dialogue to continue without stopping.

Of course, Yan characters are not without shortcomings. Some people rely too much on Yan characters to chat, which will also cause certain problems. For example, without Yan characters, they will not chat. This is a real phenomenon, and the abuse of expression packs reduces our expressive ability, which is a problem that needs attention.

Some people joked that Yan characters can also be exported as one of China's cultures. This is an interesting point of view. Let's look forward to the further development of expression culture.