巶 (zhāo) - An ancient variant of 昭 (bright, clear, manifest) & used in historical texts and names.

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zhāo ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 巳

丈志

巶 · zhāo

An ancient variant of 昭 (bright, clear, manifest);

used in historical texts and names.

An ancient variant of 昭 (bright, clear, manifest)used in historical texts and names.

Usage highlights

Ancient variant of 昭Historical usageRare character

Synonyms

  • 昭— bright, clear, manifest

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This character is an ancient form (古字) of 昭.
  • It appears in some historical documents (历史文献).
  • Rarely used in modern writing (现代书写).

Collocations

  • Ancient variant of 昭(古昭字)
  • Historical usage(历史用法)
  • Rare character(生僻字)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 巶 is a historical variant of 昭, which means 'bright' or 'clear' and was used in ancient Chinese texts.
  • It is now considered a rare character and is primarily of interest to scholars and calligraphers.

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