匩 (kuāng) - An ancient variant form of the character 匡, & also refers to a basket or container.

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kuāng ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

俊梁

匩 · kuāng

An ancient variant form of the character 匡, meaning to correct, rectify, or assist;

also refers to a basket or container.

An ancient variant form of the character 匡,also refers to a basket or container.

Usage highlights

Ancient variant of 匡Rectify errorsAssist the stateBasket container

Synonyms

  • 匡— to correct, rectify, assist
  • 正— to correct, rectify
  • 纠— to correct, rectify

Antonyms

  • 误— error, mistake
  • 歪— crooked, deviant

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The character is an ancient variant of 匡 (ancient variant of 匡).
  • It appears in historical texts meaning to rectify (rectify).
  • In some contexts, it refers to a basket (basket).

Collocations

  • Ancient variant of 匡(古匩)
  • Rectify errors(匩正)
  • Assist the state(匩国)
  • Basket container(匩筐)

Idioms

  • Rectify what has been neglected(匩谬补缺)
  • Assist the king and support the state(匩君辅国)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 匩 is a historical variant form of the more common character 匡, which has been used since ancient times.
  • The character appears in some classical texts and inscriptions, representing the concept of correction and assistance.
  • As a rare character, it holds interest primarily for paleographers and scholars of Chinese character evolution.

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