(duān) - A surname & also used in ancient names and place names.

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duān | 11 strokes | radical:

· duān

A surname;

also used in ancient names and place names.

A surnamealso used in ancient names and place names.

Usage highlights

Surname DuanDuan familyDuan as surnameAncient DuanDuan place
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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The surname Duan(偳姓)
  • Ancient place name Duan(偳地)
  • Historical figure Duan(偳氏)
  • Rare character in classical texts(古书中的偳字)

Collocations

  • Surname Duan(偳姓)
  • Duan family(偳氏)
  • Duan as surname(姓偳)
  • Ancient Duan(古偳)
  • Duan place(偳地)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Extremely rare character primarily used as a surname in ancient China
  • Appears in some historical records and classical texts as a proper noun
  • Considered an obscure character with limited modern usage

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