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简体字
jiǎntǐzì
Description
简体字是中国大陆常用的汉字，比繁体字更简单，笔画更少。
"简体字" are the commonly used Chinese characters in mainland China, simpler and with fewer strokes than traditional characters.
很多人学中文的时候，都会先学简体字。
Many people learning Chinese start by learning "简体字".
Meanings
简体字jiǎntǐzì
simplified Chinese characters
这本书是用简体字写的。
This book is written in simplified characters.
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Notes
- Etymology
简 (simple) + 体 (form/style) + 字 (character).
- Nuance
contrasts with 繁体字 (traditional characters) used in Taiwan and Hong Kong.
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