(chǒu) - A surname & ancient term for an axe handle.

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chǒu | 9 strokes | radical: 人

· chǒu

A surname;

ancient term for an axe handle.

A surnameancient term for an axe handle.

Usage highlights

Surname HaoAxe handle
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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He has the rare surname Hao (侴).
  • The character 侴 is seldom used in modern Chinese.
  • In ancient texts, it referred to an axe handle (侴).

Collocations

  • Surname Hao(侴姓)
  • Axe handle(侴柄)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used as a rare surname in modern times.
  • Its original meaning relates to tools, specifically an axe handle.

FAQ