(qiū) - An ancient form of 丘 (hill, mound) & used as a variant character.

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qiū | 6 strokes | radical: 一

· qiū

An ancient form of 丘 (hill, mound);

used as a variant character.

An ancient form of 丘 (hill, mound)used as a variant character.

Usage highlights

Ancient form of hillVariant characterHistorical text usage

Synonyms

  • hill, mound (modern equivalent)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This character is an ancient form (古体字) for hill.
  • It appears in historical texts as 丠 (qiū).
  • The modern equivalent is 丘 (qiū).

Collocations

  • Ancient form of hill(丠 as 丘)
  • Variant character(异体字)
  • Historical text usage(古籍用法)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 丠 is an ancient variant of 丘, meaning hill or mound.
  • It appears in historical texts and character dictionaries as an obsolete form.
  • The character demonstrates the evolution of Chinese writing systems over time.

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