An Introduction to Bamboo Slips and a Study of the Unidentified Characters in<i> Xuanquan Hanjian</i>

在纸张尚未普遍使用之前，简牍是中国古代主要的书写载体。其上承甲骨文与金文，下启纸质写本及刻本文献，在中华文明的传承与发展的进程中，有着不可或缺的重要历史地位和独特的学术价值。在漫漫历史长河中，简牍能让我们更好地认识源远流长、博大精深的中华文明，起着不可忽视的作用。Before the widespread adoption of paper, bamboo and wood slips served as the primary writing medium in ancient China. Functioning as a transitional medium from oracle bone inscriptions and bronze inscriptions to later paper manuscripts and woodblock-printed documents, these slips played a pivotal role in the transmission and evolution of Chinese civilization while maintaining distinctive academic significance. Throughout the millennia, these ancient artifacts have provided crucial insights into the profound depth and enduring legacy of Chinese civilization, constituting an essential component in understanding our cultural heritage.