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Definition
Clerical script; a square and flat style of Chinese calligraphy popular during the Qin and Han dynasties.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the historical style of Chinese calligraphy characterized by its flattened, rectangular structure and prominent horizontal strokes. It occupies a distinct place in art history between the older seal script and the later standard script. It is rarely used in modern daily writing, appearing mostly in formal inscriptions, artistic seals, or traditional signage.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
