弬 (yí) - A character used in ancient Chinese texts, particularly
弬 · yí
A character used in ancient Chinese texts, particularly appearing in the classic 'Erya' dictionary, with uncertain precise meaning.
A character used in ancient Chinese texts, particularly
Usage highlights
Ancient dictionaryClassical textArchaic characterErya dictionaryCharacter study
Usage & contexts
Examples
- This character appears in the ancient dictionary Erya (《尔雅》).
- It is considered an archaic character (古字).
- Scholars study its usage in classical texts (古籍).
Collocations
- Ancient dictionary(古字典)
- Classical text(古典文献)
- Archaic character(古文字)
- Erya dictionary(《尔雅》)
- Character study(文字研究)
Cultural background
FAQ- Documented in the Erya, one of China's earliest dictionaries from the Warring States to Han period.
- Considered a rare character with limited usage in historical texts.
- Represents the complexity and evolution of Chinese character development.