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Chinese character writing as a cognitive exercise

By: Daniel Charvat

According to an article in the Wall Street Journal, learning to read and write Chinese characters is among one of the ways in which handwriting and drawing shapes can improve idea composition and expression. Learning Chinese is more than a mere art, it is a cognitive exercise. So if you feel that learning to read, recognize and write Chinese characters is tedious and archaic, check out this article on how the art of handwriting is being reinvigorated: 

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