A secret script invented by women in China centuries ago is experiencing a revival across the country.
Known as “Nushu,” which translates to “women’s writing,” this unique form of communication originated around 400 years ago when women were denied access to education and, consequently, the ability to write.
Through Nushu, women found a means to connect with one another via letters, songs, and even embroidery.
Women in the Jiangyong region have passed down the Nushu script from generation to generation, and it is gaining traction in various parts of China once again.
21-year-old student Pan Xingwen explains that Nushu provides a secure way for women to communicate.
She states, “It allows us to express our thoughts safely and share conversations like sisters.” Posts featuring the Nushu hashtag on the Chinese platform Xiaohongshu, similar to Instagram, have garnered 72 million views.