Rong Chen

In the Chinese character system, which dates back 3300 years, the character for “heaven” represents space above a person’s head, symbolizing the vastness and loftiness of the sky. The character for “person” depicts a working individual. The character for “earth” or “soil” illustrates a sprout breaking through the ground. These characters reflect the ancient Chinese people’s reverence and awe of the sky, their understanding of the social attributes of humans, and their respect for the land.