"samarkand" > writes:

> [niisonge]
> [...]
>
> That all adds to the complexity and beauty of written Chinese, which is
> not expressed in the spoken language.
>
> [Danny]
> Agree, however, the 'pre-fixes' you mentioned are not radical, but archaic.

I don't understand the distinction you're making here. Could you
explain, please?

/Lew
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