(zūn) - A variant form of 蹲 (dūn), meaning to & also appears in classical texts as a variant

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zūn | 15 strokes | radical:

· zūn

A variant form of 蹲 (dūn), meaning to squat;

also appears in classical texts as a variant character.

A variant form of 蹲 (dūn), meaning toalso appears in classical texts as a variant

Usage highlights

variant characterancient scriptcharacter formclassical textsquatting position

Synonyms

  • to squat; crouch

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He squatted down to rest (壿下休息).
  • The character appears in ancient texts (古籍中的壿字).
  • This is a variant form of 蹲 (这是蹲的异体字).

Collocations

  • variant character(异体字)
  • ancient script(古文字)
  • character form(字形)
  • classical text(古典文献)
  • squatting position(蹲姿)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 壿 is primarily known as a variant character in classical Chinese texts.
  • It appears in historical dictionaries and ancient manuscripts as an alternative form.
  • The character demonstrates the evolution and variation in Chinese character forms over time.

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