ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Chinese writing

Chinese writing is a way to communicate ideas and thoughts using special symbols called characters. Each character represents a different word or idea, and can be made up of different strokes and lines.

These characters are very different from the letters we use in our own language, because in Chinese there are thousands of characters to learn instead of just 26 letters.

To write in Chinese, people use brushes and ink to create beautiful characters on paper. Sometimes, people even write calligraphy, which is like a fancy way of writing Chinese characters that looks like art!

Overall, Chinese writing is a very important part of Chinese culture and allows people to communicate and express themselves in a unique way.