奍 (juàn) - An archaic character meaning to raise or feed & also used as a variant form in certain

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juàn ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 大

情仁

奍 · juàn

An archaic character meaning to raise or feed;

also used as a variant form in certain contexts.

An archaic character meaning to raise or feedalso used as a variant form in certain

Usage highlights

Raising livestockFeeding animalsAncient usageVariant form

Synonyms

  • 养— to raise, to feed
  • 饲— to feed, to raise

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This character appears in ancient texts with the meaning of feeding (奍养).
  • It is rarely used in modern Chinese (现代汉语中罕见).
  • In some contexts, it serves as a variant character (异体字).

Collocations

  • Raising livestock(奍畜)
  • Feeding animals(奍养)
  • Ancient usage(古用奍)
  • Variant form(异体奍)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears primarily in classical Chinese texts with agricultural connotations.
  • Considered an archaic character with limited modern usage.

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