(shì) - An ancient form of 事 (shì), meaning 'matter',

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shì | 7 strokes | radical: 又

· shì

An ancient form of 事 (shì), meaning 'matter', 'affair', 'to serve'.

An ancient form of 事 (shì), meaning 'matter',

Usage highlights

Ancient form of 事Official mattersTo serveHistorical textsArchaic character

Synonyms

  • matter, affair, business

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This character is an ancient form (叓 is an ancient form of 事).
  • It appears in historical texts (appears in ancient texts as 叓).
  • It means official duty or service (refers to official duty 叓).

Collocations

  • Ancient form of 事(叓 as ancient form)
  • Official matters(official 叓)
  • To serve(to serve as 叓)
  • Historical texts(historical 叓)
  • Archaic character(archaic 叓)

Idioms

  • No specific idioms commonly used with this archaic character

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 叓 is an archaic character that was used in ancient Chinese texts as a variant form of 事.
  • It appears in historical documents and bronze inscriptions, representing early forms of Chinese writing.
  • The character demonstrates the evolution of Chinese script from ancient to modern forms.

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