traditional Chinese
[/trəˈdɪʃənəl ˈtʃaɪniːz/]
adjective/noun
chinês tradicional
1. Relating to or denoting the form of Chinese language, characters, or culture that has been preserved in Taiwan and among diaspora communities, characterized by the use of complex Chinese characters (hanzi) rather than simplified forms
She studied traditional Chinese calligraphy for five years.
Ela estudou caligrafia chinesa tradicional por cinco anos.
2. Of or relating to ancient Chinese practices, philosophies, and customs passed down through generations
Traditional Chinese medicine has been used for thousands of years.
A medicina tradicional chinesa tem sido usada há milhares de anos.
3. The Chinese character system using complex/full-form characters as opposed to simplified characters used in mainland China
This book is written in traditional Chinese characters.
Este livro está escrito em caracteres chineses tradicionais.
In Brazil and Portugal, 'chinês tradicional' is primarily used in academic, linguistic, and cultural discussions to distinguish between Taiwan's character system and mainland China's simplified system. In the United States, the term is commonly used in cultural, culinary, and medical contexts (Traditional Chinese Medicine is widely recognized). The term carries cultural significance in communities with large Chinese diaspora populations.
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