(shí) - A character used primarily in place names, particularly & also appears in some personal names.

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shí | 13 strokes | radical:

· shí

A character used primarily in place names, particularly referring to Shiqi Island in Penghu, Taiwan;

also appears in some personal names.

A character used primarily in place names, particularlyalso appears in some personal names.

Usage highlights

Shiqi IslandShili BeachShili VillageShili PortShili Reef
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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Shiqi Island in Penghu(嵵裡)
  • A location in Taiwan(嵵裡)
  • Used in some personal names()
  • A geographical reference()

Collocations

  • Shiqi Island(嵵裡)
  • Shili Beach(嵵裡沙灘)
  • Shili Village(嵵裡村)
  • Shili Port(嵵裡港)
  • Shili Reef(嵵裡礁)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used as a geographical character for place names in Taiwan's Penghu archipelago
  • Represents a specific location in Taiwanese local culture and geography
  • Rare character with limited usage outside of specific toponyms

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