奙 (běn) - A character used in ancient Chinese texts & variant form of 畚 (běn), meaning a basket
奙 · běn
A character used in ancient Chinese texts;
variant form of 畚 (běn), meaning a basket or container made of bamboo or straw for carrying earth.
A character used in ancient Chinese textsvariant form of 畚 (běn), meaning a basket
Usage highlights
Ancient basketTextual variantHistorical character
Synonyms
- 畚— basket for carrying earth
Usage & contexts
Examples
- In ancient texts, it referred to a basket (奙).
- The character appears in classical dictionaries (奙).
- Used as a variant form in historical documents (奙).
Collocations
- Ancient basket(古奙)
- Textual variant(奙体)
- Historical character(历史奙)
Cultural background
FAQ- Appears in classical Chinese dictionaries and texts as a variant character.
- Represents an ancient agricultural tool used for carrying earth or materials.