"regular script" meaning in English

See regular script in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Etymology: Loose calque of Chinese 楷書/楷书 (kǎishū). Etymology templates: {{calque|en|zh|-|nocap=y}} calque of Chinese, {{zh-m|楷書}} 楷書/楷书 (kǎishū) Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} regular script (uncountable)
  1. A calligraphic style of Chinese characters, in which strokes are organically but cleanly written. It is descended from the clerical script. Wikipedia link: regular script Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Calligraphy Translations (calligraphic style): 楷書 (Chinese Mandarin), 楷书 (kǎishū) (Chinese Mandarin), kaishu (Finnish)
    Sense id: en-regular_script-en-noun-6krFhcJA Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Mandarin terms with redundant transliterations

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