

As part of the of the simplification, several Traditional characters were collapsed into one character in Simplified.

Note: The script does also have a phonetic component.Īlthough there are several distinct varieties (or "dialects") spoken in China including Mandarin and Cantonese (Hong Kong),they can all read many of the same "written words" because the script is more based on meaning, not on sound. Represents a single concept characters are then combined The Chinese script is a logographic script structured so that each character Activate Input/Typing Utilities for Typing.
