The invention of movable type printing greatly improved the printing efficiency and laid the foundation for the development of modern printing.

(2) It has played an important role in spreading knowledge and promoting the development of world civilization.

With movable type printing, the culture, education and communication of the whole world have changed. As far as China is concerned, China has suddenly entered an era of information explosion, and the number of printed books has doubled compared with the previous generation. The popularity of books has promoted the spread of culture and the development of education, and the history of China has entered a brand-new era.