Nina 0 Posted August 19, 2004 Report Share Posted August 19, 2004 I've used dictionaries that have the Chinese characters written in caligraphy (like brush strokes), and others that show the characters more like they appear here and in newspapers (like simple block pen strokes). When you're trying to learn to read and write Chinese, does one of those forms seem easier to read and copy than another? Any feedback is greatly appreciated. -Nina Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Yau Posted August 19, 2004 Report Share Posted August 19, 2004 I just can't figure out any efficient way to do brush strokes with a ball pen, but it's most beautiful way to write chinese anyway. Btw, any chinese here can write a REAL calligraphy? I learnt it in junior schools and occasionally practiced it, but it's admittedly a graffiti rather than a calligrahpy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
liuzhou 375 Posted August 20, 2004 Report Share Posted August 20, 2004 Calligraphy may well be beautiful, but printed Chinese as in newspapers and is infinitely easier to read. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
yonglan 0 Posted August 20, 2004 Report Share Posted August 20, 2004 I prefer a kai font (looks like a brush). More attractive to me. Btw, any chinese here can write a REAL calligraphy? Yau, some non-Chinese have learned REAL calligraphy, too Quote Link to post Share on other sites
heianderen 0 Posted September 20, 2004 Report Share Posted September 20, 2004 The "newspaper" style I think is better for reading, escribal and kaishu styles are good for titles and subtitles. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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