One of the defining features of the Microsoft Gothic Neo evolution is its focus on balance and "optical sizing." Traditional Chinese characters can be incredibly dense, sometimes containing over 30 strokes within a single square frame. Microsoft JhengHei and its Neo-style successors use clear apertures and open counters—the white spaces within letters—to ensure that even the most complex characters remain distinguishable. This is achieved through a slight geometric simplification that prioritizes screen readability over calligraphic tradition.