厈 (hàn) - A cliff, a riverbank & an ancient form of 岸 (shore, bank).

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hàn ｜ 5 strokes ｜ radical: 厂

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厈 · hàn

A cliff, a riverbank;

an ancient form of 岸 (shore, bank).

A cliff, a riverbankan ancient form of 岸 (shore, bank).

Usage highlights

Ancient form of 岸CliffRiverbankSteep slopeCliff inscription

Synonyms

  • 岸— shore, bank
  • 崖— cliff, precipice

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient form for riverbank (厈 as variant of 岸).
  • Cliffside dwellings (厈居).
  • Inscription found on ancient cliff (厈刻).

Collocations

  • Ancient form of 岸(厈)
  • Cliff(厈崖)
  • Riverbank(厈边)
  • Steep slope(厈坡)
  • Cliff inscription(厈刻)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 厈 is an ancient character that appears in early Chinese texts and inscriptions.
  • It is considered a variant form of 岸 (shore, bank) and is rarely used in modern Chinese.
  • The character reflects the conceptualization of natural landforms like cliffs and riverbanks in ancient Chinese writing.

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