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: Cold-Stunned Iguanas, Religious Freedom Summit, and Utah Snow DroughtFeb 08, 2026Day in Photos: Protests in Milan, Flooding in Spain, and Miniature RailwayFeb 07, 2026Day in Photos: Winter Olympics, Thai Campaign Rally, and Coal Mine ExplosionFeb 06, 2026DeSantis Wants AI GuardrailsFeb 05, 2026Related TopicsYellow EmperorChinese charactersChinese culture and art
