寈 (qīng) - Qing — ancient form of 青 (qīng), meaning & used in classical texts and names.

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寈 · qīng

Qing — ancient form of 青 (qīng), meaning blue, green, young, or fresh;

used in classical texts and names.

Qing — ancient form of 青 (qīng), meaningused in classical texts and names.

Usage highlights

Ancient form of greenGreen mountainsYoung bambooFresh waterBlue sky

Synonyms

  • 青— blue, green, young (modern standard form)

Antonyms

  • 赤— red (color antonym)
  • 老— old (age antonym)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient form of the character for blue/green (青) was written as 寈 in some texts.
  • In classical Chinese, 寈 could refer to the color of nature (寈山 - green mountains).
  • Some historical names used this variant form (寈玉 - qing jade).

Collocations

  • Ancient form of green(寈色)
  • Green mountains(寈山)
  • Young bamboo(寈竹)
  • Fresh water(寈水)
  • Blue sky(寈天)

Idioms

  • None specifically using this variant form

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 寈 is an ancient variant form of 青 (qīng), which represents the colors blue and green in Chinese.
  • In traditional Chinese philosophy, 青 is associated with the east, spring, and the wood element.
  • This character appears primarily in classical texts and historical documents.

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