gaan2 faa3 hon3 zi6簡化漢字简化汉字
Jyutpinggaan2 faa3 hon3 zi6
Yalegáan fa hon jih
Definition
Simplified Chinese characters.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the standardized character set used in Mainland China, Singapore, and Malaysia. It is distinct from 繁體字, which is the standard in Hong Kong and Macau. Using the term implies a clear awareness of the script difference rather than just referring to Chinese characters in general.
Examples
This document is written in simplified Chinese characters.
Related words
Common phrases
simplified Chinese character writing
simplified Chinese character system
Common mistake
Avoid using 簡體 as a standalone noun to refer to the characters, as it is technically an adjective; always use 簡化漢字 or 簡體字 to be grammatically precise.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
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.
