圲 (qiān) - Ancient term for a boundary or embankment & also used as a variant form.

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qiān ｜ 6 strokes ｜ radical: 土

器情

圲 · qiān

Ancient term for a boundary or embankment;

also used as a variant form.

Ancient term for a boundary or embankmentalso used as a variant form.

Usage highlights

Ancient boundaryEarth embankmentBoundary markerLand division

Synonyms

  • 界— boundary, border
  • 埂— ridge, embankment

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text mentions a boundary marker (圲).
  • This character appears in classical documents (古典文献).
  • It serves as a variant form in some contexts (变体形式).

Collocations

  • Ancient boundary(古圲)
  • Earth embankment(土圲)
  • Boundary marker(界圲)
  • Land division(地圲)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts with meanings related to land boundaries or embankments.
  • Considered a rare character in modern usage, primarily of historical interest.

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