(chī) - A rare character, archaic variant of 媸 (ugly) & also used in Japanese as a variant of

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chī | 7 strokes | radical: 女

· chī

A rare character, archaic variant of 媸 (ugly);

also used in Japanese as a variant of 姨 (aunt).

A rare character, archaic variant of 媸 (ugly)also used in Japanese as a variant of

Usage highlights

Rare characterArchaic variantJapanese usage

Synonyms

  • ugly (archaic)
  • aunt (in Japanese context)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This character is rarely used in modern Chinese (妛).
  • In Japanese, it can mean aunt (妛).
  • It appears as a variant form in historical texts (妛).

Collocations

  • Rare character()
  • Archaic variant()
  • Japanese usage()

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily known as a rare variant character in Chinese.
  • Used in Japanese as a variant of 姨 (aunt).
  • Not commonly encountered in modern Chinese writing.

FAQ