How Do You Type Mandarin Characters? - Hanzi Full Documentary
Mandarin characters are one of the oldest and most used writing systems in the world, yet these characters seem almost impossible to learn. Hanzi invites experts in education and typography to explore how learning to read and write Mandarin characters provides greater understanding of culture, language, and identity in the Mandarin speaking world. There’s been a renaissance of Mandarin characters across Asia and around the world. Digital Humanities presents new opportunities to discuss the transition of Mandarin typography into the digital era and the unique challenges these characters face when compared to Western alphabets. How do you learn to write Mandarin characters? How do you type in Mandarin characters? How do you design a Mandarin font? What role does handwriting play in the digital age?
