侢 (dài) - An archaic character meaning 'to substitute', 'to replace', & variant form of 戴 (to wear) or 帶

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dài ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 亻

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侢 · dài

An archaic character meaning 'to substitute', 'to replace', or 'to act on behalf of';

variant form of 戴 (to wear) or 帶 (belt, zone).

An archaic character meaning 'to substitute', 'to replace',variant form of 戴 (to wear) or 帶

Usage highlights

SubstituteAct on behalfAncient variant of 戴Historical variant of 帶

Synonyms

  • 代— to substitute, to replace
  • 替— to substitute, to replace
  • 戴— to wear (variant meaning)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • In ancient texts, it could mean to substitute (侢替).
  • Sometimes used as a variant for 'to wear' (戴).
  • Rarely seen in modern usage except in historical contexts.

Collocations

  • Substitute(侢替)
  • Act on behalf(侢理)
  • to wear(Ancient variant of 戴)
  • belt(Historical variant of 帶)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 侢 is an archaic character rarely used in modern Chinese.
  • It appears primarily in historical texts and classical literature as a variant form.
  • The character represents the concept of substitution or acting as a replacement in ancient contexts.

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