(xià) - Ancient form of 'down' or 'below' & variant of 下.

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xià | 2 strokes | radical: 一

· xià

Ancient form of 'down' or 'below';

variant of 下.

Ancient form of 'down' or 'below'variant of 下.

Usage highlights

Ancient form of downHistorical variant characterArchaic writing form

Synonyms

  • down; below; under

Antonyms

  • up; above; on

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This is the ancient form of down (下).
  • Used in historical texts as an alternative writing.
  • Rarely seen in modern usage except in specialized contexts.

Collocations

  • Ancient form of down()
  • Historical variant character
  • Archaic writing form

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 丅 is an ancient variant form of the character 下 (xià), meaning 'down' or 'below'.
  • This character form appears in early Chinese scripts and historical documents.
  • It represents the evolution of Chinese character forms over time.

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