Definition
草体 refers to cursive script in Chinese calligraphy — a highly abbreviated, flowing style where strokes are connected and characters are simplified for speed. It's the most freeform of the major calligraphic styles (楷书, 行书, 草书). You'll encounter it in art, signatures, and classical poetry transcriptions, but it's not used for everyday writing.
n.
cursive script (in Chinese calligraphy)running hand
Examples
- 草体。Zhè fú shūfǎ zuòpǐn yòng de shì cǎo tī.This calligraphy piece is written in cursive script.
- 草体，。Tā liàn le sān nián cǎo tī, yǐjīng xiě de hěn liúchàng le.He has practiced cursive script for three years and can now write it very fluently.
- 草体、。cǎo tī de tèdiǎn shì bǐhuà jiǎnshěng, qìshì liánguàn.The characteristic of cursive script is simplified strokes and continuous momentum.
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