(mèi) - A character used in ancient Korean place names & also used as a phonetic component in Korean

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mèi | 9 strokes | radical:

· mèi

A character used in ancient Korean place names and personal names;

also used as a phonetic component in Korean idu script.

A character used in ancient Korean place namesalso used as a phonetic component in Korean

Usage highlights

Ancient Korean place nameHistorical personal nameIdu script characterKorean phonetic usageRare Chinese character
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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Used in ancient Korean place names()
  • Appears in historical Korean personal names()
  • Found in idu script documents()
  • Rarely used in modern contexts()

Collocations

  • Ancient Korean place name()
  • Historical personal name()
  • Idu script character()
  • Korean phonetic usage()
  • Rare Chinese character()

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in historical Korean contexts rather than standard Chinese
  • Appears in idu script, an ancient Korean writing system using Chinese characters phonetically
  • Considered an extremely rare character in modern Chinese usage

FAQ