standard characters
[ˈstændərd ˈkærəktərz]
nounpl: standard characters
caracteres padrão
1. Characters that conform to established norms or conventions in writing, typography, or digital systems
The keyboard layout includes only standard characters, excluding special symbols.
O layout do teclado inclui apenas caracteres padrão, excluindo símbolos especiais.
2. In Chinese typography, the officially approved simplified or traditional characters used in formal writing
Modern Chinese documents use standard characters as defined by government language standards.
Documentos chineses modernos usam caracteres padrão conforme definido pelos padrões linguísticos governamentais.
3. Characters that are universally recognized and supported across most computer systems and fonts
ASCII standard characters ensure compatibility across different platforms.
Os caracteres padrão ASCII garantem compatibilidade entre diferentes plataformas.
The term 'standard characters' is particularly significant in Chinese language contexts, where the government maintains official lists of simplified (Simplified Chinese) and traditional (Traditional Chinese) characters. In computing and typography, the term refers to characters that are universally supported and recognized, contrasting with special or decorative characters. Usage is predominantly technical and formal.
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