gaan2 bat1簡筆简笔
Jyutpinggaan2 bat1
Yalegáan bāt
Definition
Simplified Chinese characters; characters written with fewer strokes.
colloquialcommunication
How it's used
Refers specifically to the script system used in mainland China, often contrasted with 繁體字 in Hong Kong. While 簡體字 is the standard term in formal contexts, 簡筆 is a common colloquial way to refer to the strokes or the script itself. It carries a slightly informal tone and is rarely used in official writing or academic settings.
Examples
This document is written in simplified characters, I cannot understand it.
Are you used to using simplified or traditional characters usually?
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Common phrases
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 簡體字, which is the formal name for the script. Using 簡筆 in a formal setting might sound overly casual or imprecise.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
