Hanzi imagery

Hanzi imagery refers to how Chinese characters often visually represent their meanings through stylized or symbolic shapes. Many characters, especially traditional ones, originate from ancient drawings or symbols that depict objects, concepts, or ideas, making the characters feel like visual myths or sketches of reality. Over time, these shapes have been stylized and simplified, but their roots still reveal a visual connection to their meanings. This interplay between form and meaning allows learners to recognize patterns and associations, enriching understanding of the language's cultural and historical depth.