The mysterious origin of Chinese characters: Cangjie coined the character "Ghosts and Gods Cry"

In the long river of human history, writing has played a vital role as a carrier of recording and transmitting wisdom. Chinese characters, with their unique shapes and meanings, convey profound cultural connotations. So, when did Chinese characters begin to exist? Why did the ghost cry when Cangjie created characters ?

According to ancient rumors and historical records, the origin of Chinese characters can be traced back to about 6,000 years ago, which was the era of the Yellow Emperor in the Yellow River Basin. At that time, Cangjie, the historian of the Yellow Emperor, created the earliest Chinese characters based on the arrangement of the stars in the sky, the shape of the mountains and vegetation on the ground, and the traces of animal hooves and bird feathers. Therefore, we can say that Cangjie is the ancestor of Chinese characters.

So, why did the ghost cry when Cangjie created characters? This also comes from an ancient legend. It is said that when Cangjie created Chinese characters, the ghosts and gods in heaven and earth were frightened by the birth of characters. Because the emergence of writing means the awakening of human wisdom, ghosts and gods worry that their existence and secrets will be exposed by humans. Therefore, when Cangjie began to create words, the ghosts and gods cried in protest.

Of course, this is just an interpretation in the legend. In fact, the emergence and development of Chinese characters have gone through a long historical process. The form and meaning of Chinese characters have evolved and enriched over time, eventually forming what they are today. At the same time, Chinese characters are also an important carrier of Chinese culture and art. With their unique forms and connotations, they convey China's profound historical and cultural information.

In general, the origin and development of Chinese characters are full of mystery and legend. Although there are still disputes about when Chinese characters appeared and why ghosts cried when Cangjie created them, this does not prevent us from appreciating the beauty and uniqueness of Chinese characters. At the same time, we should also cherish and inherit this cultural heritage so that Chinese characters can continue to flourish in the new era.