Xi-Yin writing Chinese characters is a kind of special form, it with the historical evolution of the Chinese characters change. As a kind of practical writing and artistic form of union, it has never left the category of Chinese characters, but also different from general characters written form, present a unique historical value and artistic charm. Based on the development of Chinese history longitudinal time sequence, induction and discusses the Xi-Yin writing in China from different periods, as well as the main form of the Chinese characters change along with the evolution of history context, trying to explain Chinese characters and Xi-Yin writing “river with the flow” coexist relationship, and then reveal Xi-Yin writing in China in the development of Chinese history.

• 任立偉