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: Charlie Kirk Mourning, 9/11 Commemoration, and Protest at the Missouri CapitolSep 14, 2025Day in Photos: Candle Vigil in Nepal, ‘Unite the Kingdom’ Rally, and Annual Ploughing MatchSep 13, 2025‘Unite the Kingdom’ Rally in London Draws Massive CrowdSep 13, 2025Day in Photos: US Military Exercises, Gold Mine Collapse in Colombia, Filibuster in Missouri SenateSep 12, 2025Related TopicsYellow EmperorChinese charactersChinese culture and art