乨 (shǐ) - An archaic form of 始, meaning 'beginning', 'start',

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shǐ ｜ 6 strokes ｜ radical: 乛

上姝

乨 · shǐ

An archaic form of 始, meaning 'beginning', 'start', 'commence'.

An archaic form of 始, meaning 'beginning', 'start',

Usage highlights

Ancient beginningStart pointCommencementOriginInitial

Synonyms

  • 始— beginning, start
  • 初— initial, first
  • 起— start, begin

Antonyms

  • 终— end, conclusion
  • 末— end, final

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This character is an ancient variant (古字) of 始.
  • It appears in historical texts (古籍) meaning 'beginning'.
  • Used in some classical contexts (古文) for 'start'.

Collocations

  • Ancient beginning(古乨)
  • Start point(乨点)
  • Commencement(开乨)
  • Origin(起乨)
  • Initial(初乨)

Idioms

  • From beginning to end(自乨至终)
  • A good beginning is half the battle(乨善其终)
  • Everything has a beginning(物有本乨)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 乨 is an ancient variant character of 始, primarily found in classical texts and inscriptions.
  • It represents the concept of beginning or origin in early Chinese writing systems.
  • The character is rarely used in modern contexts but holds historical significance in philological studies.

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