(qiàn) - An ancient term for a spy or scout & also used in historical contexts to refer to

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qiàn | 6 strokes | radical: 亻

· qiàn

An ancient term for a spy or scout;

also used in historical contexts to refer to a lookout or observer.

An ancient term for a spy or scoutalso used in historical contexts to refer to

Usage highlights

scoutlookoutspyobserverreconnaissance

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He acted as a scout (伣) for the army.
  • In ancient texts, 伣 refers to a lookout.
  • The character 伣 appears in classical Chinese literature.

Collocations

  • scout()
  • lookout()
  • spy()
  • observer()
  • reconnaissance()

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used in ancient Chinese texts to denote a spy or scout, reflecting historical military practices.
  • Rare in modern usage, primarily found in classical literature or historical contexts.

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