gaam2 bat1 zi6減筆字减笔字
Jyutpinggaam2 bat1 zi6
Yalegáam bāt jih
Definition
Simplified Chinese characters with fewer strokes; shorthand or simplified variants.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to characters that have been simplified by removing strokes or using shorthand, rather than the official Simplified Chinese system used in mainland China. It often carries a slightly informal or descriptive tone when discussing handwriting or shorthand variants. It is distinct from the formal term 簡體字 which refers to the standardized system.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 簡體字, which refers to the official, government-standardized simplified script. 減筆字 is more often used to describe casual shorthand or non-standard simplifications used in daily writing.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
