kǎi
寸楷
model; regular script
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Meanings
2 senses · 4 examplesnoun
regular script (kaishu, a standard style of Chinese calligraphy)
One of the main scripts in Chinese calligraphy, known for its regular, clear strokes.
Tā他
shàn擅
cháng长
xiě写
kǎi楷
shū书
。
He is good at writing in regular script.
Zhè这
běn本
zì字
tiè帖
shì是
kǎi楷
tǐ体
。
This copybook is in regular script font.
noun
model; pattern; example
formalOften used in formal or literary contexts.
Tā他
shì是
wǒ我
men们
xué学
xí习
de的
kǎi楷
mó模
。
He is a model for us to learn from.
kǎi楷
fàn范
exemplary model