仧 (cháng) - Ancient variant form of 長 (long & length

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cháng ｜ 5 strokes ｜ radical: 人

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仧 · cháng

Ancient variant form of 長 (long;

length;

grow;

elder).

Ancient variant form of 長 (longlengthgrow

Usage highlights

Ancient variant of longLong timeLengthTo growElderLong

Synonyms

  • 長— long; length; grow; elder
  • 久— long time
  • 遠— far; distant

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This character is an ancient variant (仧 is an ancient form).
  • It can mean long in duration (仧久).
  • It can refer to length (仧度).
  • It can mean to grow (仧大).

Collocations

  • Ancient variant of long(仧 as variant of 長)
  • Long time(仧久)
  • Length(仧度)
  • To grow(仧大)
  • Elder(仧者)
  • Long-distance(仧途)

Idioms

  • Long wind and great waves(長風破浪)
  • Advantages and disadvantages(仧短處)
  • Long-term planning(仧遠之計)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 仧 is an ancient variant character for 長, which carries meanings of length, growth, and seniority.
  • In historical texts, such variants were more common before character standardization.
  • The character embodies concepts of duration, development, and respect for elders in Chinese culture.

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