syun6篆
Jyutpingsyun6
Yalesyuhn
Definition
Seal script, or an official seal or stamp.
- seal script; seal character style of Chinese calligraphy
- an official seal or stamp
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How it's used
Refers specifically to ancient Chinese calligraphic styles rather than the modern physical stamp used for signing documents. It is almost exclusively encountered in academic, historical, or artistic contexts related to calligraphy and epigraphy. You will rarely hear this used in casual daily conversation unless discussing traditional arts.
Examples
This seal was carved using seal script.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the common word for a stamp or seal, 印章, which is used for everyday administrative or personal purposes. Using 篆 to refer to a standard rubber stamp or a company chop is incorrect.
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