Writing Chinese is a very artistic activity, especially if you write it with traditional brushes, ink and rice paper.  It is believed that the more you do it, the calmer you are.	Chinese Symbols
Just talking about writing Chinese characters sounds very simple.  But actually, it is a big knowledge.  We are going to explore the writing tools, art, Janpanese vs Chinese, calligraphy, meanings and tattoos.
1. Writing Tools - We will go back to time to look at the writing tools before the invention of paper, brushes and ink.
2. Art - Chinese say, "If you can draw, you can write very nice Chinese characters."  Why?  Because Chinese symbols writing is an art.  We will check out a few famous writing styles in the past.
3. Chinese vs Japanese - You may one time mix up Japanese and Chinese.  It is understandable because Japanese originated from Chinese and evolved to become the Japanese nowadays.
4. Calligraphy Appreciation - What is Chinese calligraphy?  What is the difference between writing with a brush and a regular pen?	Chinese Symbol Line Art Stencil
5. Meaning - To express yourself by Chinese sometimes is pretty tricky.  You may think that one symbol could mean something.  But it does not.  We will find it out...
6. Tattoos - Chinese tattoo is so popular nowadays.  We will trace back the history and find out when it started.

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