兘 (shǐ) - Beginning & start

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shǐ ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

上姝

兘 · shǐ

Beginning;

start;

commencement (archaic character, rarely used in modern Chinese)

Beginningstartcommencement (archaic character, rarely used in modern Chinese)

Usage highlights

Beginning of timeStart of ceremonyCommencement of eventOrigin pointInitial stage

Synonyms

  • 始— beginning, start
  • 初— initial, first
  • 开端— commencement, outset

Antonyms

  • 终— end, conclusion
  • 末— final, last
  • 结束— conclusion, termination

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text marks the beginning (兘) of the ceremony.
  • This character signifies the start (兘) of a new era.
  • In classical literature, 兘 denotes commencement (兘) of important events.

Collocations

  • Beginning of time(兘时)
  • Start of ceremony(兘礼)
  • Commencement of event(兘事)
  • Origin point(兘点)
  • Initial stage(兘阶段)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 兘 is an archaic Chinese character that appears in ancient texts and inscriptions
  • The character was used in classical Chinese to denote beginnings and origins
  • It represents the concept of commencement in philosophical and historical contexts

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