(mǎng) - A rare character used in ancient Chinese, primarily & meaning uncertain but possibly related to a type

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mǎng | 13 strokes | radical:

· mǎng

A rare character used in ancient Chinese, primarily appearing in historical names and texts;

meaning uncertain but possibly related to a type of vessel or container.

A rare character used in ancient Chinese, primarilymeaning uncertain but possibly related to a type

Usage highlights

Ancient usageHistorical nameRare characterClassical text
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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The character appears in ancient texts (古文中出现壾字).
  • It was used in some historical names (历史人名中用壾).
  • This character is rarely used in modern Chinese (现代汉语中很少使用壾).

Collocations

  • Ancient usage(古用壾)
  • Historical name(历史人名壾)
  • Rare character(罕见字壾)
  • Classical text(古典文献中的壾)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 壾 is an extremely rare character with limited documentation in historical texts.
  • It appears primarily in ancient Chinese literature and historical records.
  • The character's exact meaning and usage remain somewhat obscure to modern scholars.

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