(diāo) - An archaic character meaning to cut, sever, or & used in ancient texts.

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diāo | 7 strokes | radical: 刂

· diāo

An archaic character meaning to cut, sever, or break;

used in ancient texts.

An archaic character meaning to cut, sever, orused in ancient texts.

Usage highlights

Archaic term for cuttingFound in historical textsRare character usage

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • to connect
  • to join

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This character appears in classical literature (古典文献).
  • It denotes the action of cutting (切割).
  • Rarely used in modern contexts (现代语境).

Collocations

  • Archaic term for cutting(古语切割)
  • Found in historical texts(历史文本)
  • Rare character usage(罕见字符)

Idioms

  • No common idioms found for this rare character.

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient Chinese texts with limited modern usage.
  • Primarily of interest to scholars and linguists studying historical scripts.

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