Oracle bone script

Definition

Oracle bone script refers to the earliest known form of Chinese writing, which was inscribed on animal bones and turtle shells during the Shang Dynasty. It is considered one of the oldest writing systems in the world.

Related terms

Shang Dynasty:

The Shang Dynasty was an ancient Chinese dynasty that ruled from approximately 1600 BCE to 1046 BCE. It was during this time that oracle bone script was developed.

Bronze script:

Bronze script is another form of ancient Chinese writing that evolved from oracle bone script. It was primarily used for inscriptions on bronze vessels during the Zhou Dynasty.

Calligraphy: Calligraphy is the art of beautiful handwriting. Many calligraphic styles in China have been influenced by oracle bone script and other ancient scripts.