兲 (tiān) - An archaic variant of 天 (tiān), meaning 'heaven',

兲Tone 1

tiān ｜ 6 strokes ｜ radical: 八

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兲 · tiān

An archaic variant of 天 (tiān), meaning 'heaven', 'sky', or 'day'.

In modern usage, it is sometimes encountered as an internet slang character due to its visual decomposition into '王八' (wáng bā, 'turtle', a mild insult).

An archaic variant of 天 (tiān), meaning 'heaven',

Usage highlights

Archaic form of heavenInternet slang for turtleRarely used character

Synonyms

  • 天— heaven, sky, day (standard character)

Antonyms

  • 地— earth, ground

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • An archaic character for heaven (天).
  • Sometimes used in online slang to mean 'turtle' (王八).
  • Rarely seen in formal writing today.

Collocations

  • Archaic form of heaven(天)
  • Internet slang for turtle(王八)
  • Rarely used character

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally an ancient variant form of the character 天 (tiān).
  • Gained niche popularity in modern Chinese internet culture due to its visual composition: the top component 王 (wáng) and the bottom component 八 (bā) form the word 王八 (wángbā), a colloquial term for 'turtle' which can be used as a mild insult.

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