坓 (jǐng) - An ancient form of 井 (well) & a pit, trap

坓Tone 3

jǐng ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 土

傑君

坓 · jǐng

An ancient form of 井 (well);

a pit, trap;

also used as a variant form in some contexts.

An ancient form of 井 (well)a pit, trapalso used as a variant form in some

Usage highlights

Ancient form of wellPit or trapVariant character

Synonyms

  • 井— well (modern form)
  • 阱— trap, pitfall

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This character is an ancient form of well (井).
  • It appears in some historical texts as a variant.
  • The character represents a pit or trap (阱).

Collocations

  • Ancient form of well(古井字)
  • Pit or trap(陷阱)
  • Variant character(异体字)

Idioms

  • Fall into a trap(落入陷阱)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 坓 is an ancient character form that predates the modern 井.
  • It represents the concept of a well or pit, essential for water access in ancient settlements.
  • Later specialized to mean trap or pitfall in compounds like 陷阱.

FAQ