(lǎn) - A rare character, historically used as a variant

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lǎn | 25 strokes | radical:

· lǎn

A rare character, historically used as a variant form or in specific dialects, often representing a sound or in Buddhist texts.

A rare character, historically used as a variant

Usage highlights

Buddhist mantraDialectal usageRare character
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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Found in some ancient texts (囕字).
  • Used in transliteration in Buddhist scriptures (囕 in mantras).
  • Appears in dialectal writing (方言囕).

Collocations

  • Buddhist mantra(囕 in scripture)
  • Dialectal usage(方言囕)
  • Rare character(生僻字囕)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily appears in historical Buddhist texts for transliteration.
  • Considered a rare character in modern usage, not part of standard literacy.

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