(chóu) - A female name used in ancient China & an archaic character with limited modern usage.

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chóu | 17 strokes | radical:

· chóu

A female name used in ancient China;

an archaic character with limited modern usage.

A female name used in ancient Chinaan archaic character with limited modern usage.

Usage highlights

Ancient female nameRare characterHistorical nameClassical literatureArchaic usage

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She was named Chouchou (嬦嬦) in the historical records.
  • The character appears in ancient texts as a woman's name (古女子名).
  • Rarely used in contemporary naming (现代命名中罕见).

Collocations

  • Ancient female name(古女子名)
  • Rare character(生僻字)
  • Historical name(历史人名)
  • Classical literature(古典文献)
  • Archaic usage(古用法)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears as a female personal name in ancient Chinese texts
  • Considered a rare character with limited contemporary usage
  • Primarily of historical interest rather than practical naming value

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