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What is the connection between Oracle Bone Inscriptions and modern writing?

Oracle Bone Inscriptions and modern Chinese characters are related in origin.

1, Oracle Bone Inscriptions is the origin of modern characters, and Oracle Bone Inscriptions is basically carved. Except for a few records, most of the contents of the characters belong to the records of the divination of the princes at that time, so they are also called Oracle Bone Inscriptions or divination characters. Modern Chinese characters have developed from Oracle Bone Inscriptions, bronze inscriptions, seal script and official script to regular script, running script and cursive script.

2. The connection between Oracle Bone Inscriptions and modern writing is not only that they are the continuation of the same writing system, but also that they both bear the culture and history of human beings. Oracle Bone Inscriptions, as a script of Shang Dynasty, recorded the political, economic and cultural information of the society at that time, which provided us with important clues to understand the ancient society.

3. As the continuation and development of Oracle Bone Inscriptions, modern writing also carries all kinds of information and knowledge of modern society, and it is an important tool for us to communicate with the world. In addition, Oracle Bone Inscriptions and modern Chinese characters are also related in writing form and expression. Oracle Bone Inscriptions's writing has unique artistry and decoration.

The importance of words is as follows:

1, recording and inheriting history and culture. People are created by human beings. They record the history and culture of mankind, enable us to understand the past and present social, political, economic, cultural and other aspects, and also provide an important foundation for future development and inheritance.

2. Express and exchange thoughts and feelings. Writing is an important tool to express human thoughts and emotions. Through words, we can convey our thoughts, feelings and emotions to others, and we can also understand others' thoughts and emotions. Characters have unique expressive force and appeal. They can enlighten us ideologically, communicate with us, and make us understand and understand emotionally.

3. Promote social exchange and development. Writing is an important tool for social communication. Through writing, we can transmit information, spread knowledge and exchange ideas, thus promoting social development and progress. The popularization and popularization of Chinese characters also provide opportunities for the broad masses of people to learn and receive education, and promote social equality and justice.