standard regular script; formal calligraphy style
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standard regular script; a formal style of Chinese calligraphy characterized by precise, separate strokes and strict structural balance
In Chinese calligraphy, 正楷 refers to the standard, regular script written with strict adherence to rules, as opposed to 行楷 (semi-cursive regular script) or 草书 (cursive script). It is the style traditionally taught to beginners and used in formal contexts such as certificates, stone inscriptions, and examination papers.
Tā他
cóng从
xiǎo小
jiù就
liàn练
xí习
zhèng正
kǎi楷
。
He has practiced standard regular script since childhood.
Zhè这
fèn份
wén文
jiàn件
xū需
yào要
yòng用
zhèng正
kǎi楷
shū书
xiě写
。
This document needs to be written in standard regular script.
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Zhèng正
kǎi楷
shū书
fǎ法
yāo要
qiú求
yī一
bǐ笔
yī一
huà画
dōu都
yào要
gōng工
zhěng整
。
Standard regular script calligraphy requires every stroke to be neat and precise.
Lǎo老
shī师
jiào教
wǒ我
men们
xiě写
zhèng正
kǎi楷
，
bù不
yào要
xiě写
xíng行
shū书
。
The teacher taught us to write in standard regular script, not running script.