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真しん行ぎょう草そう

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Meanings

1

noun

printed, semi-cursive, and cursive styles of writing Chinese characters

Refers to the three main calligraphic styles: 真書 (printed/regular), 行書 (semi-cursive), and 草書 (cursive). Used in calligraphy and typography contexts.

See also: 真書 · 行書 · 草書

2

noun

three-category system in traditional disciplines: basic, halfway, and transformed

Extended metaphorical use in traditional arts or disciplines, where 真 represents the orthodox or basic form, 行 the intermediate or semi-formal, and 草 the free or transformed style. Rare outside specialized contexts.