() - An ancient variant form of 集 (to gather, & also used in Japanese as a simplified form

Tone 2

jí | 3 strokes | radical: 人

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An ancient variant form of 集 (to gather, collection);

also used in Japanese as a simplified form for 仮 (temporary, provisional).

An ancient variant form of 集 (to gather,also used in Japanese as a simplified form

Usage highlights

Ancient variant of 集Japanese simplification for 仮Rare character form

Synonyms

  • to gather; collection (main modern equivalent)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This character is an ancient variant (古字) for 集.
  • In Japanese, it represents 仮 (kari, temporary).
  • Rarely used in modern Chinese texts.

Collocations

  • ancient variant(Ancient variant of 集)
  • Japanese usage(Japanese simplification for 仮)
  • Rare character form(罕见字形)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily known as an ancient variant character for 集 (jí), meaning 'to gather' or 'collection'.
  • In Japanese, it serves as a simplified form for 仮 (kari), meaning 'temporary' or 'provisional'.
  • Extremely rare in modern Chinese usage, mostly of interest to scholars and character enthusiasts.

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