Whole characters vs. compound characters

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This unit teaches how to split a character into its Cangjie pieces. Learn the rule, then practice, and you can break down characters you've never seen.

判斷一個字能不能明顯切開

Whole characters vs. compound characters

The first step in decomposition: can this character be clearly cut into two pieces? If yes → a compound character (head + body); if no → a whole character.

Whole (can't be cut apart)

為

Combined (can be cut apart)

好
Head 女Body 子
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