Fig. 7: Frequency distribution of representative Shui script characters in historical manuscripts.
From: DuaL-branch similarity network with Bi-correlative attention for few-shot Shui script recognition
Left panel displays frequently used divinatory terms including “Inauspicious” (669 occurrences), “Propitious” (478), and Heavenly Stems symbols (e.g., “Jia” - 148, “Bing” - 292, “Xin” - 462). Right panel shows seasonal indicators ("Spring” - 31, “Summer” - 43) and directional/spatial markers ("Straight” - 60, “Place” - 21), revealing the functional specialization of Shui script in ritual and calendrical contexts. Notably, the character for “Day” (1316 occurrences) demonstrates exceptional frequency, underscoring its central role in chronological recordings.
