亰 (jīng) - An archaic variant form of 京 (jīng), meaning

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jīng ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

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亰 · jīng

An archaic variant form of 京 (jīng), meaning 'capital city' or 'metropolis'.

An archaic variant form of 京 (jīng), meaning

Usage highlights

Capital cityGo to the capitalCapital officialBeijing

Synonyms

  • 京— capital city (standard form)
  • 都— metropolis, capital

Antonyms

  • 乡— countryside, village
  • 村— village, rural area

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient capital (亰都) was a center of culture.
  • He traveled to the capital (上亰) for the imperial examinations.
  • This character is an old form for capital (亰城).

Collocations

  • Capital city(亰都)
  • Go to the capital(上亰)
  • Capital city(亰城)
  • Capital official(亰官)
  • Beijing(北亰 - archaic variant)

Idioms

  • None commonly used with this variant form

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 亰 is an obsolete variant of 京, which historically referred to the capital city of a Chinese dynasty.
  • The character 京 originally depicted a tall mound or raised platform, symbolizing the elevated status of the capital.
  • This variant form is rarely used in modern contexts and appears mainly in historical texts or artistic calligraphy.

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