坃 (xūn) - An ancient term for a type of earthen & also used in historical texts.

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xūn ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 土

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坃 · xūn

An ancient term for a type of earthen mound or embankment;

also used in historical texts.

An ancient term for a type of earthenalso used in historical texts.

Usage highlights

Ancient moundEarthen embankment

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text mentions an earthen mound (坃).
  • Archaeologists study ancient earthworks (古坃).

Collocations

  • Ancient mound(古坃)
  • Earthen embankment(土坃)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts referring to earthworks or mounds.
  • Rarely used in modern Chinese, primarily of historical interest.

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