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Definition
Calligraphy; the art of writing characters or letters with a brush or pen.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the artistic practice of writing characters, often involving traditional brushes and ink. While it can describe Western calligraphy, it is most frequently associated with Chinese characters in a cultural or educational context. It implies a level of discipline and aesthetic appreciation that goes beyond simple handwriting.
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He really likes practicing calligraphy, he writes very beautifully.
What do you think of this style of calligraphy?
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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.
