坙 (jīng) - An ancient form of 經 (经), meaning 'to

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jīng ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 土

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坙 · jīng

An ancient form of 經 (经), meaning 'to pass through', 'warp (in weaving)', 'longitude', 'classic text', or 'to manage'.

An ancient form of 經 (经), meaning 'to

Usage highlights

Ancient form of 經Classic textTo pass throughLongitudeWarp threadTo manage

Synonyms

  • 經— classic; to pass through; warp
  • 徑— path; diameter

Antonyms

  • 緯— weft; latitude

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This character is an ancient form (古字) of 經.
  • It appears in historical texts (古籍).
  • The modern equivalent is 經 (jīng).

Collocations

  • Ancient form of 經(古經字)
  • Classic text(經典)
  • To pass through(經過)
  • Longitude(經度)
  • Warp thread(經線)
  • To manage(經營)

Idioms

  • The Four Books and Five Classics(四書五經)
  • Passing through the world(經世)
  • Managing state affairs(經國)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 坙 is an ancient variant of 經, which is central to Confucian classics.
  • The character 經 originally referred to the warp threads in weaving, symbolizing constancy and order.
  • It evolved to mean 'classic texts' that provide enduring moral guidance.

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