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  • Computer Science
  • Education Technology
  • Linguistics

Background:

  • Traditional Chinese character teaching methods can be abstract.
  • Visualizing character evolution aids understanding of historical script changes.
  • Existing digital tools lack dynamic animation for character development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop an automated system for generating Chinese character evolution animations.
  • To leverage Chinese character structure theory and 2D contour morphing for educational purposes.
  • To enhance the intuitive understanding of character shape and topology changes during learning.

Main Methods:

  • An offline phase establishes component models and correspondence databases for scripts.
  • An online phase parses characters into components and applies morphing algorithms.
  • 2D contour morphing technology and Chinese character parsing are central to the process.

Main Results:

  • The system successfully generates animations showing character evolution from seal script to clerical script.
  • User experience studies indicate improved learning outcomes for students.
  • Participants found the system engaging and motivating for Chinese character acquisition.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed system effectively visualizes Chinese character evolution for educational benefit.
  • Automated animation generation enhances the teaching and learning of complex scripts.
  • The system demonstrates potential for wider application in digital humanities and language education.