吘 (ǒu) - An archaic Chinese character meaning harmony, accord & also used as a variant form in ancient

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ǒu ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 口

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吘 · ǒu

An archaic Chinese character meaning harmony, accord;

also used as a variant form in ancient texts.

An archaic Chinese character meaning harmony, accordalso used as a variant form in ancient

Usage highlights

Harmonious soundAncient characterTextual variant

Synonyms

  • 和— harmony, peace
  • 谐— harmonious, in accord

Antonyms

  • 争— dispute, conflict
  • 吵— quarrel, noise

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The character appears in ancient dictionaries (古字典).
  • Used in classical texts to denote harmony (和谐).
  • Rarely seen in modern usage (现代用法).

Collocations

  • Harmonious sound(吘声)
  • Ancient character(古吘)
  • Textual variant(异体字)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese dictionaries like《康熙字典》.
  • Used historically to represent concepts of harmony and agreement.

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