(yǎo) - A rare character meaning thin, slender, or to & also an archaic variant.

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yǎo | 6 strokes | radical: 亻

· yǎo

A rare character meaning thin, slender, or to bend;

also an archaic variant.

A rare character meaning thin, slender, or toalso an archaic variant.

Usage highlights

Slender figureBending postureRare characterArchaic variant

Synonyms

  • thin, slim
  • slender, fine
  • bent, curved

Antonyms

  • fat, plump
  • thick, coarse
  • straight

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text describes a person as slender (仸).
  • This character is rarely used in modern Chinese (仸).
  • In some dialects, it might describe a bending posture (仸).

Collocations

  • Slender figure(仸体)
  • Bending posture(仸身)
  • Rare character(仸字)
  • Archaic variant(仸体)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 仸 is a very rare character in modern usage, primarily found in classical texts or specialized dictionaries.
  • It may appear as a variant form in historical documents or regional dialects.

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