Chinese characters
In China, which uses simplified Chinese characters, the Xiandai Hanyu Changyong Zibiao (Xian Dai Yi Yu Chang Yong Zi Biao , Chart of Common Characters of Modern Chinese) lists 2,500 common characters and 1,000 less-than-common characters, while the Xiandai Hanyu Tongyong Zibiao (Xian Dai Yi Yu Tong Yong Zi Biao , Chart of Generally Utilized Characters of Modern Chinese) lists 7,000 characters, including the 3,500 characters already listed above. GB2312, an early version of the national encoding standard used in the People's Republic of China, has 6,763 code points. GB18030, the modern, mandatory standard, has a much higher number. The New Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi (Yi Yu Shui Ping Kao Shi , Chinese Proficiency Test) covers approximately 2,600 characters at its highest level (level six).
What country uses simplified Chinese characters?
China
In China, which uses simplified Chinese characters, the Xiandai Hanyu Changyong Zibiao (Xian Dai Yi Yu Chang Yong Zi Biao , Chart of Common Characters of Modern Chinese) lists 2,500 common characters and 1,000 less-than-common characters, while the Xiandai Hanyu Tongyong Zibiao (Xian Dai Yi Yu Tong Yong Zi Biao , Chart of Generally Utilized Characters of Modern Chinese) lists 7,000 characters, including the 3,500 characters already listed above.
Chinese characters