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Seal script in AP Chinese Language and Culture

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Seal script refers to an ancient form of Chinese writing that originated during the Eastern Zhou Dynasty. It is characterized by its intricate, pictographic characters carved onto seals or other objects.

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Topic 3.5: 3.5 Literature | 文学 | 文學

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