(méi) - Ancient variant of 梅 (plum) & also used as a variant of 玫 (rose).

Tone 2

méi | 7 strokes | radical: 土

· méi

Ancient variant of 梅 (plum);

also used as a variant of 玫 (rose).

Ancient variant of 梅 (plum)also used as a variant of 玫 (rose).

Usage highlights

Ancient variantPlum blossomRoseCharacter variant

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This character is an ancient form for plum (梅).
  • In some texts, it appears as a variant for rose (玫).
  • The character is rarely used in modern writing.

Collocations

  • Ancient variant(古字)
  • Plum blossom(梅花)
  • Rose(玫瑰)
  • Character variant(异体字)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 坆 is an ancient character form that appears in historical texts.
  • It serves as a variant for both 梅 (plum) and 玫 (rose) in different contexts.

FAQ