(jīng) - An ancient variant form of 經 (jīng), meaning

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jīng | 7 strokes | radical: 土

· jīng

An ancient variant form of 經 (jīng), meaning 'to pass through', 'classic text', 'longitude', or 'to manage'.

An ancient variant form of 經 (jīng), meaning

Usage highlights

Ancient variant of 經Classical textTo pass throughLongitudeTo manageScripture

Synonyms

  • classic; to pass through; longitude

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This character is an ancient variant (坕) of 經.
  • It appears in some historical texts (古籍) as an alternative writing.
  • The meaning relates to passing through or classical works (經典).

Collocations

  • Ancient variant of 經(古體字)
  • Classical text(經典)
  • To pass through(經過)
  • Longitude(經度)
  • To manage(經營)
  • Scripture(經文)

Idioms

  • Not commonly used in idioms; appears as variant in classical contexts

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 坕 is an ancient variant character found in historical texts and dictionaries.
  • It represents an alternative orthography for 經, which has significant cultural weight in Chinese classics and philosophy.

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