"Chinese Characters" is a landmark work in the cultural circles in the decades after the reform and opening up. The reason why it is a landmark work that is difficult to surpass is based on its wide influence.
The first volume was published in 1985, and the main content is to introduce the personal deeds and works of ancient writers. At that time, a few years after the end of the Cultural Revolution, it was in a state of peace after the turmoil, and culture gradually began to spread. At that time, there was basically no television, let alone the Internet, but the people's thirst for knowledge was very high. Therefore, after the publication of this book, it quickly became a sensation across the country.
The middle volume of "Chinese Characters" was only published in 2022. At this time, China has been in a peaceful and prosperous era for decades, and a large number of outstanding talents have emerged in the cultural circles. With the development of the times, there is an urgent need for a classic book that can record these good characters and record the deeds and works of everyone who have struggled to inherit and carry forward the national culture in the new era of history. At this time, the middle volume of "Chinese Characters" came into being. It was compiled by the Chinese Yanjing Culture Group, which is famous all over the Chinese world. Because of the needs of social development, coupled with the great prestige of the compilation unit and the editor-in-chief Yin Changlei, the publication of the middle volume also caused a great sensation in the cultural circles.
After the publication of the middle volume, many people of insight suggested that the next volume be edited as soon as possible.