Oracle Bone Script: Decoding the Earliest Chinese Characters | 甲骨文｜The Origin of Chinese Characters

More than 100 years ago, during the late Qing Dynasty, a scholar named Wang Yirong noticed strange carvings on so-called “dragon bones” used in traditional Chinese medicine.
That moment led to one of the most important discoveries in Chinese history...

This video is perfect for:
1. Chinese language learners
2. Anyone curious about the origin of Chinese characters
3. History lovers and culture enthusiasts

【Chapters】
00:00 — the accidental discovery
01:41 — what is oracle bone script
04:21 — unique features of oracle bone script
07:06 — oracle bone script ≠ pictographs
07:45 — Ending

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