noun

calligraphy

calligraphy

She is studying Chinese calligraphy.

She is studying Chinese calligraphy.

The certificate was written in beautiful calligraphy.

The certificate was written in beautiful calligraphy.

calligraphy (the art of producing beautiful handwriting) She is studying Chinese calligraphy.

Synonyms: penmanship, handwriting, script

From Greek 'kallos' (beauty) + 'graphein' (to write). Literally 'beautiful writing'.

Break it down: 'calli' (beautiful) + 'graphy' (writing). Think of a 'graphic' that is beautiful.

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