nét ngang
Definition
- Noun:
- Horizontal stroke: The basic horizontal line in the structure of a Chinese character (Hanzi) or a Vietnamese character written in the traditional script (Chữ Nôm). It is one of the fundamental brushstrokes used in character writing.
- Horizontal line (general): Can refer to any simple, straight horizontal line in writing or drawing.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Chữ "nhất" (一) chỉ có một nét ngang. (The character for "one" has only one horizontal stroke.)
- Khi viết thư pháp, nét ngang phải thật vững. (When doing calligraphy, the horizontal stroke must be very steady.)
- Anh ấy kẻ một nét ngang trên giấy. (He drew a horizontal line on the paper.)
Advanced Usage
- In the study of Chinese character orthography, the nét ngang is one of the eight basic strokes. Its execution, including how it starts, moves, and ends, is crucial to proper character formation and calligraphic style.
Variants and Related Words
- Nét sổ (n): vertical stroke.
- Chữ "thập" (十) có một nét ngang và một nét sổ. (The character for "ten" has one horizontal stroke and one vertical stroke.)
- Nét phẩy (n): downward-left stroke.
- Nét mác (n): downward-right stroke.
- Bút thuận (n): stroke order (the sequence in which strokes are written).
Synonyms
- Horizontal stroke
- Horizontal line
Related Terms
- Hanzi / Hán tự (n): Chinese characters.
- Chữ Nôm (n): The former logographic script used to write the Vietnamese language.
- Thư pháp (n): Calligraphy.
- Bộ thủ (n): A radical (a component of Chinese characters).