Nüshu: The Secret Language Only Known to Women
A unique script created by women denied formal education in southern China has enabled them to share their hardships, dreams, and life stories for centuries
Nüshu, or “women’s script,” is the world’s only known written language used exclusively by women. Developed in Jiangyong county, Hunan, China, around the 18th century, it served as a unique means of communication among women. Today, Nüshu remains a powerful symbol of female empowerment and sisterhood. Happy International Women’s Day!
