卥 (xī) - An ancient form of 西 (west) & also used as a variant form of 卤

卥Tone 1

xī ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 丨

万响

卥 · xī

An ancient form of 西 (west);

also used as a variant form of 卤 (salt, halogen).

An ancient form of 西 (west)also used as a variant form of 卤

Usage highlights

Ancient form of westVariant of salt/halogenHistorical character formArchaic Chinese script

Synonyms

  • 西— west
  • 卤— salt, halogen

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This character is an ancient form of west (西).
  • It appears in some historical texts as a variant.
  • In some contexts, it represents salt or halogen (卤).

Collocations

  • Ancient form of west(西)
  • Variant of salt/halogen(卤)
  • Historical character form
  • Archaic Chinese script

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 卥 is an ancient character form that appears in early Chinese scripts and bronze inscriptions.
  • It serves as both an ancient form of 西 (west) and a variant of 卤 (salt, halogen).
  • This character demonstrates the evolution of Chinese writing systems over time.

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