The history of writing of Chinese Kazakhs and the impact and influence of Abay's literatures

Abstract

This paper examines the terms related to Kazakh writing and its history in China. The primary purpose of this paper is to study the history of Chinese Kazakh writing and analyze its stages. In order to achieve this goal, chronological and literature analysis methods were used. During the research process, the characteristics of different writing systems used by the Kazakhs, such as the Chagatai-Kazakh script, Baytursynuly script, Cyrillic script, and Latin script based on the Chinese phonetic alphabet, were identified and compared. At the same time, the article provides a brief introduction to how the literature of Abay Qunanbaiuly will be promoted to Chinese Kazakhs, as well as the influence and impact of Abay Qunanbaiuly’s literature on the publishing and writing history of Kazakh in China.

As a result of the study, the history of writing among the Kazakhs in China was divided into two main periods: internal subdivisions and smaller, more miniature stages. The Kazakhs used the Chagatai-Kazakh and Baytursynuly scripts before establishing the new China. They later adopted the Cyrillic script after the formation of the new china, and eventually transitioned to the Latin script based on the Chinese phonetic alphabet.  If one of the reasons for these changes was internal policy, the adoption of the Chagatai-Kazakh script, Baytursynuly script, and Cyrillic script was influenced by international relations.

The history of writing among the Kazakhs in China is an essential aspect of their education, cultural heritage, and the development of society. Its study has provided valuable insights and new information to researchers of Kazakh script worldwide.

Keywords: Writing of the Kazakhs in China, history, historical stages, related terminology, the literature of Abay