standard script form; wording; inscription
Meanings
2 senses · 5 examplesnoun
standard form of written characters (as prescribed in classical texts)
formalRefers to the standardized forms of Chinese characters, particularly those codified in ancient works such as the Tang dynasty's "Jiujing Ziyang" (《九经字样》). This sense is primarily used in academic or historical contexts.
"Jiujing Ziyang" is a standard character book from the Tang Dynasty.
Studying standard character forms is important for understanding the evolution of Chinese characters.
noun
wording; inscription; words or short sentences used in a specific place
neutralCommonly used to describe text on signs, banners, certificates, and inscriptions. Often appears in the structure "...的字样" to indicate what is written on something.
The door bears the words "Welcome" written on it.
The certificate bears the inscription "Outstanding Graduate".
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