简化字源

　　Since the promulgation of“The Scheme of　Simplified Chinese Characters”in l 956．the　simplified Chinese characters have been used　widely，not only in mainland China．but abroad as　well．However．there iS a common misconception　about the simplified character．Some people　believed that it was merely the result of the reform　of the Chinese writing system made during the '50s． The truth，as the author of this book has　discovered in his research．iS that the process of　character simplification has been going on since　ancient time．Carefully examining eltant relics　and other historicaI records，the author has　proven that this process of simplifying Chinese　characters iS one that has been common practice　tor many many generations We hope the publication of this book wilI help　to achieve beEer understanding and wilI result in　increased study and application of simplified　Chinesecharacer，andclearup the　miscOnceDtiOn of some people as well．

　　李乐毅，广东潮阳人，1937年生。曾任教于北京师范学院中文系。现任国家语言文字工作委员会语言文字应用研究所研究员（教授）。著有《汉字演变五百例》、《趣味词语》、《普通话正音知识》等书和论文、短篇共二百多种。