娊 (xiàn) - A character used in ancient texts, primarily in & also appears in the name of a legendary

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xiàn ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

万响

娊 · xiàn

A character used in ancient texts, primarily in female names;

also appears in the name of a legendary mountain.

A character used in ancient texts, primarily inalso appears in the name of a legendary

Usage highlights

娊山女娊古娊

Synonyms

  • 女— female (similar gender association)
  • 姫— beautiful woman (similar feminine connotations)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Used in ancient female names (娊).
  • Mentioned in the Classic of Mountains and Seas as a mountain name (娊山).
  • Appears in historical texts for naming women (娊).

Collocations

  • Xian Mountain - legendary mountain(娊山)
  • female name usage(女娊)
  • ancient usage in names(古娊)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in the Classic of Mountains and Seas as the name of a mythical mountain.
  • Historically used in female names in ancient China.
  • Considered an archaic character with limited modern usage.

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