冼 (xiǎn) - A Chinese surname & to wash, to cleanse (archaic meaning).

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xiǎn ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 冫

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冼 · xiǎn

A Chinese surname;

to wash, to cleanse (archaic meaning).

A Chinese surnameto wash, to cleanse (archaic meaning).

Usage highlights

Surname XianXian XinghaiXian VillageXian clan

Synonyms

  • 洗— to wash (modern character for washing)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He has the surname Xian (姓冼).
  • Xian Xinghai was a famous composer (冼星海).
  • The character appears in some place names (e.g., 冼村).

Collocations

  • Surname Xian(冼姓)
  • Xian Xinghai(冼星海)
  • Xian Village(冼村)
  • Xian clan(冼氏)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily known today as a Chinese surname, with notable bearers like composer Xian Xinghai.
  • The character originally meant 'to wash' or 'to cleanse', related to its water radical, but this meaning is now largely archaic.

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