The Birth of Chinese CharactersHistorical documentation from China accredits Cang Jie with the inspiration for the creation of the Chinese character system of writing.SavePrintPortrait of Cangjie. Wikimedia CommonsEpoch Times Staff11/28/2010|Updated: 10/1/2015We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentEpoch Times StaffAuthorAuthor’s Selected ArticlesAmerica in Photos: Maduro Captured, Freedom 250, and MetroCard FuneralJan 04, 2026Day in Photos: Maduro’s Arrest, Power Outage in Berlin, and Wolf SupermoonJan 03, 2026Maduro Arrives in New York to Face Narco-Terrorism ChargesJan 03, 2026Day in Photos: Accident in Kenya, Earthquake in Mexico, and Heavy SnowJan 02, 2026Related TopicsYellow EmperorChinese charactersChinese culture and art