(pín) - Ancient term for 'wife of a nobleman' or & also used in some historical names, now rare.

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pín | 10 strokes | radical:

· pín

Ancient term for 'wife of a nobleman' or 'court lady';

also used in some historical names, now rare.

Ancient term for 'wife of a nobleman' oralso used in some historical names, now rare.

Usage highlights

Ancient noblewomanCourt ladyHistorical female nameRare character

Synonyms

  • imperial concubine; wife of prince
  • court lady; imperial concubine
  • concubine; secondary wife

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The term appears in ancient texts referring to noblewomen (娦).
  • It was used in some historical female names (娦).
  • This character is rarely seen in modern usage (娦).

Collocations

  • Ancient noblewoman()
  • Court lady()
  • Historical female name()
  • Rare character(娦字)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient Chinese texts referring to women of noble status.
  • Now considered a rare character with limited modern usage.
  • Primarily of interest to scholars studying historical texts and names.

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