唎 (lì) - An archaic variant of 利 (lì) meaning 'sharp, & also used as a phonetic component in some

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lì ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

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唎 · lì

An archaic variant of 利 (lì) meaning 'sharp, beneficial, profit';

also used as a phonetic component in some characters.

An archaic variant of 利 (lì) meaning 'sharp,also used as a phonetic component in some

Usage highlights

Ancient variant of 利Phonetic componentHistorical usageRare characterBuddhist texts

Synonyms

  • 利— sharp, beneficial, profit (modern standard form)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This character is an old variant of 利 (lì).
  • It appears in some historical texts as 唎 (lì).
  • The character is rarely used in modern Chinese.
  • It can be found in some Buddhist texts (佛教经典).

Collocations

  • Ancient variant of 利(古体利字)
  • Phonetic component(声旁)
  • Historical usage(历史用法)
  • Rare character(罕见字)
  • Buddhist texts(佛教经典)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily appears as a variant form in historical dictionaries and texts.
  • Used in some Buddhist translations and scriptures.
  • Considered an obsolete character in modern standard Chinese.

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