Whole characters vs. compound characters
Ready to Start Decomposition
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)
戈
大
弓
火
Combined (can be cut apart)
Head 女Body 子