GB/Z 40637-2021

Active

Standard glyph list of generally used Chinese characters for ancient books publishing

古籍印刷通用字规范字形表

Standard Type
GBZ
ICS
01.140.10
CCS
A22
Status
Active
Issue Date
2021-10-11
Implementation
N/A
Centralized Committee
教育部(语言)
Issuing Authority
国家市场监督管理总局、中国国家标准化管理委员会

Application Summary AI generated

This standard provides a definitive list of standardized glyphs for commonly used Chinese characters in the publishing of ancient books. It is applied by publishers, printing houses, and digital font developers to ensure consistency and accuracy in the typography of classical texts, particularly for academic, cultural heritage, and restoration projects. The standard addresses the need for uniform character shapes in traditional Chinese publishing contexts, reducing ambiguity in historical document reproduction.

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