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The traditional writing implement for Chinese characters is called a "mao bi" or hair brush in Chinese. Pronunciation is roughly "mao" rhyming with "how" and "bi" rhyming with "bee".

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What was the relationship between Chinese and Japanese writing?

Japanese and Chinese writings are different, but in some cases use the same characters.Japanese uses different writing systems:Hirigana - Used for native Japanese wordsKatakana - Mainly used when writing foreign wordsKanji - These are characters that were borrowed from the Chinese WritingRomaji - This is used when writing Japanese characters with the Latin AlphabetChinese uses characters that they call Hanzi.Hanzi is called by different names in other countries. But in Japanese it is called Kanji.Kanji are the Chinese characters that the Japanese use along with their other writing systems (Hirigana & Katakana) . Though in Japanese one character of Kanji and represent many syllables.


What are The style of Chinese writing currently used?

Simplified and Traditional


Who used hieroglyphs?

It was originally used of Egyptian writing but is also used of Cretan, Luwian, Mayan and Mi'jmaq writing as well as of some Chinese script. The Ancient Egyptians used hieroglyphics as their writing system. Egyptians used hieroglyphs. it also translated by a stone called the Rosetta stone. it was translated in three languages. the Greeks saw there language and figured out how to translate the hieroglyphs.


Where is traditional Chinese writing used?

Right after the establishment of the People's Republic of China, the traditional Chinese was no longer in use throughout mainland China, but today it is still used in Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan.


The Chinese system of writing was difficult to learn because it used?

The Chinese system of writing was difficult to learn because it used a complex system of symbols. The Kanji of the Asian languages are difficult to master because one must learn the strokes and their order to execute it properly.

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What is the uses of pencil?

The pencil is a writing utensil that can be erased.


What style of Chinese writing is currently used?

the style of chinese that is now used is called pinyang chinese. it is a mixture between traditional and simplified


What is another term for an indelible writing utensil?

Another term for an indelible writing utensil would be a pencil. This is due to the fact that it can be used multiple times and reused after being sharpened.


What tools could you use to learn the art of Chinese lettering?

To use learn the art of Chinese lettering, it is important to have the proper pen as the writing utensil. Chinese lettering is attuned to drawing with a flair, therefore it is important that the proper pen is used that can accomplish the mission for legibility.


What is it called when pictures are used as a way of writing?

These are called pictographs. The Egyptians used Hieroglyphics and the Chinese/Japanese use Kanji.


What alphabet is being used in China today?

China uses a modified form of the Latin alphabet called Pinyin for transliterating Chinese characters into the Roman alphabet. In addition to Pinyin, Chinese characters are used in written communication in China.


What are Chinese characters called?

In Standard Chinese, the characters are called hànzì (simplified Chinese: 汉字; traditional Chinese: 漢字).In Japanese, they're called Kanji.


What is the name for Chinese symbols?

Chinese symbols are called Hanzi or Chinese characters. Each character represents a unique concept or word, and they are used in writing Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and other languages.


What is the utensil used to glaze scones before cooking called?

A pastry brush.


What is Chinese writing called?

Cinese characters are logograms used in the writing ofChinese, Japanese, Korean, and some other Asian languages. In Standard Chinese, they are called hànzì (simplifiedChinese: 汉字; traditional Chinese: 漢字, lit "Han characters"). ... Collectively, they are known as CJK characters.


What was the relationship between Chinese and Japanese writing?

Japanese and Chinese writings are different, but in some cases use the same characters.Japanese uses different writing systems:Hirigana - Used for native Japanese wordsKatakana - Mainly used when writing foreign wordsKanji - These are characters that were borrowed from the Chinese WritingRomaji - This is used when writing Japanese characters with the Latin AlphabetChinese uses characters that they call Hanzi.Hanzi is called by different names in other countries. But in Japanese it is called Kanji.Kanji are the Chinese characters that the Japanese use along with their other writing systems (Hirigana & Katakana) . Though in Japanese one character of Kanji and represent many syllables.


Use the word utensil in a sentence?

We used kitchen utensils to bake the cake for my cousins birthday.Pens and pencils are writing utensils.