(shì) - An archaic variant form of 世, meaning generation,

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shì | 6 strokes | radical: 十

· shì

An archaic variant form of 世, meaning generation, era, world, or society.

An archaic variant form of 世, meaning generation,

Usage highlights

Ancient variant of 世Used historically for generationAppears in some classical contexts

Synonyms

  • generation, era, world (standard form)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This character is an ancient form (古字) for generation.
  • It appears in classical texts (古籍) as 世.
  • The modern standard form is 世 (modern standard).

Collocations

  • Ancient variant of 世(古体字)
  • Used historically for generation(世代)
  • Appears in some classical contexts(古典文献)

Idioms

  • This character itself does not feature in common idioms; it is the variant form that is used.

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 卋 is a historical variant of 世, found in older manuscripts and inscriptions.
  • It reflects the evolution of Chinese script from ancient forms to modern standardization.

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