Is 堩 commonly used in modern Chinese?

No, 堩 is considered a classical character and is rarely used in contemporary Mandarin. It appears mainly in historical texts and specialized contexts.

What is the difference between 堩 and 路?

Both mean 'path' or 'road,' but 堩 is archaic and literary, while 路 is the standard modern term for road or path.

Can 堩 be used in personal names?

While theoretically possible, 堩 is extremely rare in modern names due to its archaic nature and unfamiliarity to most people.

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堩 · gèng

Path, road — refers to a pathway or road, particularly one that is well-trodden or frequently used.

Path, road — refers to a pathway or

Usage highlights

Mountain pathGarden pathAncient roadStone pathNarrow pathMain road

Synonyms

路— road, path
道— way, path, road
径— path, track

Usage & contexts

Examples

The mountain path (山堩) was steep and winding.
They walked along the garden path (园堩).
An ancient road (古堩) connected the two villages.

Collocations

Mountain path(山堩)
Garden path(园堩)
Ancient road(古堩)
Stone path(石堩)
Narrow path(狭堩)
Main road(大堩)

Cultural background

FAQ

The character 堩 is a classical term for paths and roads, appearing in historical texts.
It reflects the importance of transportation routes in ancient Chinese civilization.
While not commonly used in modern Mandarin, it preserves historical linguistic value.

堩 (gèng) - Path, road — refers to a pathway or