屇 (tián) - A cave & a den

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tián ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 尸

檀婷

屇 · tián

A cave;

a den;

a dwelling place.

(This character is archaic and rarely used in modern Chinese.

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A cavea dena dwelling place. (This character is archaic and

Usage highlights

Cave dwellingAnimal den

Synonyms

  • 洞— cave; hole
  • 穴— cave; den

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text mentions a cave dwelling (屇).
  • This character appears in classical literature referring to a den (屇).

Collocations

  • Cave dwelling(屇穴)
  • Animal den(兽屇)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 屇 is an archaic character found in classical texts, primarily denoting a cave or dwelling.
  • Its usage has largely fallen out of favor in modern Chinese, making it a rare character.

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