厧 (diān) - Mound & tomb

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diān ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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厧 · diān

Mound;

tomb;

used in ancient texts to refer to a burial mound or grave.

Moundtombused in ancient texts to refer to a

Usage highlights

Ancient moundBurial moundNoble's tombMound excavation

Synonyms

  • 坟— grave, tomb
  • 墓— grave, tomb
  • 冢— burial mound

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Ancient burial mound(古厧)
  • The tomb of a noble(贵族的厧)
  • Archaeologists excavated the mound(考古学家挖掘了厧)

Collocations

  • Ancient mound(古厧)
  • Burial mound(坟厧)
  • Noble's tomb(贵族厧)
  • Mound excavation(厧挖掘)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts referring to burial sites
  • Represents ancient Chinese burial customs and tomb architecture

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