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    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[N&uuml;shu]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:subject><![CDATA[Intangible Heritage]]></dcterms:subject>
    <dcterms:description><![CDATA[Nüshu, meaning "women's writing," is a rare syllabic script that developed from Chinese characters. It emerged in Jiangyong County, Hunan Province, during the Ming and Qing dynasties. Created and used exclusively by women, Nüshu is distinguished by its slender, rhomboid-shaped characters and fine, thread-like strokes. Traditionally, it is written vertically from right to left, differing from standard Chinese writing. This unique script not only met women’s personal and emotional needs but also reflected a quiet defiance against societal norms and the patriarchal system.

Nüshu served as a means for women to share their thoughts, document traditions, and maintain connections, particularly through letters and songs. Many of these writings were inscribed on fans, handkerchiefs, and cloth. As the world’s only known gender-specific writing system, Nüshu is a valuable piece of intangible cultural heritage. It holds significant linguistic, anthropological, and feminist importance, offering insight into the resilience and creativity of marginalized women.]]></dcterms:description>
    <dcterms:source><![CDATA[is51102025]]></dcterms:source>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[29 Mar 2025]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:dateSubmitted><![CDATA[29/03/2025]]></dcterms:dateSubmitted>
    <dcterms:contributor><![CDATA[Yilei Xiao]]></dcterms:contributor>
    <dcterms:references><![CDATA[https://www.bbc.co.uk/travel/article/20200930-nshu-chinas-secret-female-only-language]]></dcterms:references>
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    <dcterms:language><![CDATA[English]]></dcterms:language>
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    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[1446]]></dcterms:identifier>
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