() - A rare character used in classical Chinese, primarily & variant form of 吐 (to spit, to vomit).

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tū | 10 strokes | radical:

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A rare character used in classical Chinese, primarily appearing in ancient texts and names;

variant form of 吐 (to spit, to vomit).

A rare character used in classical Chinese, primarilyvariant form of 吐 (to spit, to vomit).

Usage highlights

Classical usageVariant characterAncient textRare character

Synonyms

  • to spit, to vomit

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This character appears in classical texts (古典文献).
  • It is a variant form of 吐 (variant form).
  • The character is rarely used in modern Chinese (现代汉语).

Collocations

  • Classical usage(古典用法)
  • Variant character(异体字)
  • Ancient text(古籍)
  • Rare character(生僻字)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily found in classical Chinese literature and historical texts
  • Considered a rare character in modern usage
  • Functions as a variant form of the more common character 吐

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