The vitality of Chinese characters never lies in sticking to a certain writing form, but in the fact that people in every era can draw cultural nutrients from it and give it new expressions. Even though typing is more common than handwriting today, and pen and ink are no longer often accompanied, each generation experiences a coherent and unique Chinese character culture. Chinese characters have become an inseparable spiritual gene in our blood. Have you ever encountered a situation in daily life where you pick up a pen to write, but can't remember how to put it down; After a long period of brush and ink, I picked up writing again, but the handwriting under my pen was no longer the same as before; When chatting online, it is common to use emojis, symbols, etc. instead of text expressions... This situation is becoming more and more common, which makes many people sigh and worry: in the digital age, will Chinese characters be far away from us? Beyond the hidden worries, there is another vivid scene unfolding: in the hometown of the Book Saint and Lanting Scenic Area in Shaoxing, Zhejiang, a continuous stream of tourists take photos and check in at the calligraphy exhibition hall and cultural and creative market, lingering and lingering; On short video platforms, copied and imitated works frequently become popular; When modern street dance meets oracle bone script characters, and documentaries use stories to connect the evolution trajectory of Chinese characters, such innovative expressions always receive applause from the audience... These seemingly contradictory phenomena precisely outline the complex picture of the fate of Chinese characters in the information age. As the only ideographic script that has been used since ancient times, Chinese characters are far from simple tools for transmitting information. It is the crystallization of thousands of years of wisdom and aesthetics in Chinese civilization, and a symbol of the inheritance of Chinese culture. Chinese characters contain the genetic code of Chinese culture. From oracle bone script and bronze inscriptions, to seal script and clerical script, and then to cursive script and regular script, the circulation and evolution of Chinese character forms and writing styles continue to thrive, just like Chinese civilization. Although times have changed, the unity of writing and reading, the continuity of the past and the connection of cultural context, are the true Chinese genes of inheritance. Chinese character writing showcases the artistic value of Chinese culture. Based on the precise and exquisite sense of structure of Chinese characters, the Chinese people express their aesthetic pursuit in a visual way through the changes of the structure of single characters and the interspersed and scattered characters, and further integrate the philosophy of "writing is like a person" and the world outlook of "setting up an image to fulfill the meaning". Today, the convenience of keyboard typing has to some extent caused people to "distance themselves" from handwriting, and even brought about anxiety of "forgetting words when picking up the pen". Therefore, some people are beginning to worry about the future of Chinese characters. This concern is essentially a cherishing and protection of cultural roots, as well as a defense and vigilance against the possible dilution of the cultural concentration of Chinese characters. However, looking back at the long river of history, the vitality of Chinese characters has never been about sticking to a certain writing form, but about people in every era being able to draw cultural nutrients from it and give it new expressions. Today, the development of technology has brought profound changes to Chinese characters and injected infinite possibilities into their inheritance and development. It breaks the boundaries of time and space, making the inscriptions, rare books, and other items hidden deep in museums within reach; It lowers the cultural threshold, allowing a larger audience to experience the beauty of Chinese characters through online explanations; It further stimulates infinite creativity and encourages people to constantly explore the path of Chinese character innovation. From the popularity of imaginative and richly meaningful Chinese character clothing, to the integration of Chinese character calligraphy art into car logo design for domestic new energy vehicles, to architectural design referencing calligraphy strokes, lines, and density in layout, shape, and structure... Nowadays, the cultural value contained in Chinese characters is being more deeply recognized and cherished, and the ancient vitality of Chinese characters is constantly activated and reshaped. Chinese characters are constantly answering the questions of creative transformation and innovative development in the surging tide of the times. One word, one world, one stroke, one universe. Chinese characters have shaped the cultural identity and spiritual home of the Chinese nation. Even though typing is more common than handwriting today and pen and ink are no longer frequently used, each generation has experienced a coherent and unique cultural influence of Chinese characters, which have become an inseparable spiritual gene in our bloodline. Therefore, we may not need to overly worry about whether Chinese characters will "drift away", but should think more about how to find the right combination between tradition and popularity, innovative expression methods, and make more people fall in love with the beauty of Chinese characters, appreciate the charm of Chinese language, and appreciate the soul of culture in the face of the diversified future of Chinese characters. We should firmly believe that Chinese characters that are horizontal, vertical, and soaring will continue to innovate and develop through innovation. (New Society)