唘 (qǐ) - An ancient variant form of 启 (qǐ), meaning & to start

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qǐ ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

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唘 · qǐ

An ancient variant form of 启 (qǐ), meaning 'to open;

to start;

to enlighten;

to inform'.

An ancient variant form of 启 (qǐ), meaningto startto enlighten

Usage highlights

Ancient variant of 启To open or startTo enlightenTo report or informBeginning or commencement

Synonyms

  • 启— to open; to start; to enlighten
  • 开— to open
  • 始— to begin

Antonyms

  • 闭— to close
  • 终— to end
  • 结— to conclude

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This is an ancient variant character for 'to open' (唘 as 启).
  • The character appears in some historical texts (古代文献).
  • It represents the concept of beginning or initiation (开始).

Collocations

  • Ancient variant of 启(唘)
  • To open or start(开启)
  • To enlighten(启发)
  • To report or inform(启奏)
  • Beginning or commencement(启程)

Idioms

  • To enlighten and instruct(启发教导)
  • To set out on a journey(启程出发)
  • To open up new territory(开拓启土)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 唘 is an archaic variant of 启, primarily found in historical documents and inscriptions.
  • The character carries classical connotations of enlightenment, initiation, and new beginnings.
  • As a variant form, it reflects the evolutionary nature of Chinese character development over centuries.

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