Concept information
Preferred term
running script
Definition
- This is a fluid and more informal script that emerged during the Wei-Jin dynasty (220-420 CE). It bridges the gap between the more formal Regular Script (kaishu) and the highly expressive Cursive Script (caoshu), enabling faster writing while still maintaining legibility. Characters in Running Script are often connected, and the strokes are more flowing and continuous, with fewer pauses compared to Regular Script. This gives the script a dynamic, lively appearance, making it both efficient and visually expressive.
Alternative Terms
行书
Chinese
xingshu
semi-cursive script
English
Source
- Tseng, Yu-ho (Betty). 1993. A History of Chinese Calligraphy. Hong Kong: Chinese University Press.
- Ulrich, Theobald (2011) Writing styles of Chinese characters. ChinaKnowledge.de - An Encyclopaedia on Chinese History, Literature and Art, 23 March. The Chinese Script (www.chinaknowledge.de)
Belongs to group
In other languages
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xingshu
Chinese
URI
http://w3id.org/write/thesaurus/running_script
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