Principle 2:

Replace a compound ideograph component by simplifying the idea behind it

Character that was simplified:

寶

→

宝

bǎo - treasure, precious

Example word:

珠寶

→

珠宝

zhū bǎo - jewelry

Idea behind traditional character

寶

:

宀

roof

+

玉

jade

+

缶

porcelain

+

貝

money

= ?

Idea behind simplified character

宝

:

宀

roof

+

玉

jade

=

treasure

Character that was simplified:

塵

→

尘

chén - dirt

Example word:

灰塵

→

灰尘

huī chén - dust

Idea behind traditional character

塵

:

鹿

deer

+

土

dirt

= ?

Idea behind simplified character

尘

:

小

small

+

土

dirt

=

dust

Character that was simplified:

筆

→

笔

bǐ - pen

Example word:

鉛筆

→

铅笔

qiān bǐ - pencil

Idea behind traditional character

筆

:

⺮

bamboo

+

聿

brush

= ?

Idea behind simplified character

笔

:

⺮

bamboo

+

毛

hair

=

pen