() - A non-standard, archaic character representing 'library' (圖書館 túshūguǎn),

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tú | 13 strokes | radical:

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A non-standard, archaic character representing 'library' (圖書館 túshūguǎn), created by combining parts of the three characters.

A non-standard, archaic character representing 'library' (圖書館 túshūguǎn),

Usage highlights

Library abbreviationLibrary sciencePublic libraryUniversity libraryLibrary cardLibrary collection

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The character 圕 is a shorthand for library (圖書館).
  • This rare character was used in early 20th century library contexts (圕).
  • Some historical documents use 圕 as an abbreviation (圕).

Collocations

  • Library abbreviation()
  • Library science(圖書館學)
  • Public library(公共圖書館)
  • University library(大學圖書館)
  • Library card(借書證)
  • Library collection(館藏)

Idioms

  • No specific idioms use this character

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Created in the early 20th century as a simplified form for 'library' during Chinese script reform discussions.
  • Represents an early attempt at character simplification by combining semantic elements.
  • Rarely used in modern contexts, primarily of historical interest in Chinese character evolution.

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