妀 (jǐ) - An ancient character used in the name of

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jǐ ｜ 6 strokes ｜ radical: 女

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妀 · jǐ

An ancient character used in the name of Daji (妲己), a famous consort of King Zhou of Shang, known for her beauty and alleged role in the dynasty's downfall.

An ancient character used in the name of

Usage highlights

DajiKing Zhou of ShangShang dynastyancient consort
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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Daji (妲己) was a notorious figure in Chinese history.
  • The character appears in historical texts about the Shang dynasty (商朝).

Collocations

  • Daji(妲己)
  • King Zhou of Shang(商纣王)
  • Shang dynasty(商朝)
  • ancient consort(古代妃子)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily known from the story of Daji (妲己), the favorite consort of the last king of the Shang dynasty.
  • In legend, Daji was a fox spirit who corrupted King Zhou, leading to the dynasty's collapse.
  • Represents dangerous beauty and political corruption in classical literature.

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