(qìn) - An archaic character meaning to insert, to put

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qìn | 7 strokes | radical: 扌

· qìn

An archaic character meaning to insert, to put in, or to bury.

An archaic character meaning to insert, to put

Usage highlights

InsertBury in soilPut into

Synonyms

  • to insert
  • to bury

Antonyms

  • to pull out
  • to take out

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The character is rarely used in modern Chinese.
  • In ancient texts, it could mean to bury (抋土).
  • It can also mean to insert something (抋入).

Collocations

  • Insert(抋入)
  • Bury in soil(抋土)
  • Put into(抋进)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 抋 is an archaic character not commonly used in modern Chinese.
  • It appears in some classical texts and dictionaries with meanings related to insertion or burial.

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