simplify Chinese characters; simplified Chinese characters
Meanings
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to simplify Chinese characters (by reducing strokes and eliminating variant forms)
Refers to the process of reducing stroke count and selecting standard forms from variant characters, as officially carried out in mainland China starting in 1956.
In 1956, China began to simplify Chinese characters.
Simplifying '禮' to '礼' is an example of simplifying Chinese characters.
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Simplifying Chinese characters includes reducing strokes and merging homophones.
noun
simplified Chinese characters (officially promulgated by the state)
Refers to the resulting standardized character set used in mainland China, Singapore, and by international organizations, as distinguished from traditional characters.
Simplified Chinese characters are easier to write.
In mainland China, people use simplified Chinese characters.
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Learning simplified Chinese characters is more convenient for beginners.