kaai2 syu1楷書楷书
Jyutpingkaai2 syu1
Yalekáai syū
Definition
Regular script or standard script in Chinese calligraphy.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the standard, legible style of Chinese calligraphy that serves as the foundation for modern handwriting. It is distinct from more fluid or cursive styles like 行書 or 草書 because every stroke is clearly defined and balanced. People often use it as a benchmark for neatness in everyday penmanship.
Examples
The regular script he writes is very neat and proper.
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Common mistake
Beginners often confuse it with standard printed fonts, but it is technically a calligraphic style. Do not use it to describe casual, messy handwriting, as the term implies a degree of formal structure and discipline.
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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.
