Replace a character or component with a homophonic character or component with fewer strokes

Replace a compound ideograph component by simplifying the idea behind it

Replace a complex phonetic component with a new phonetic component with fewer strokes

Replace complex elements with simple elements or symbols

Remove the radical from a complex character

Remove one or more elements from a complex character

Adopt the "Cursive Style" as the simplified form

Adopt a conventionally accepted simplified form as standard