(lín) - A rare character used in ancient texts, primarily

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lín | 20 strokes | radical:

· lín

A rare character used in ancient texts, primarily appearing in the name of a legendary creature or in historical records.

A rare character used in ancient texts, primarily

Usage highlights

Ancient text referenceHistorical recordRare character
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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text mentions a creature called 壣 (壣).
  • This character appears in historical records from the Ming dynasty (明代).
  • 壣 is rarely used in modern Chinese (现代汉语).

Collocations

  • Ancient text reference(古籍中的壣)
  • Historical record(历史记载中的壣)
  • Rare character(稀有汉字壣)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 壣 is an extremely rare character with limited historical usage.
  • It appears primarily in specialized historical or paleographic contexts.
  • The character's exact meaning and origin are obscure to most modern speakers.

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