(dōng) - An archaic or variant form of 冬 (winter) & sometimes used in names.

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dōng | 9 strokes | radical: 日

· dōng

An archaic or variant form of 冬 (winter);

sometimes used in names.

An archaic or variant form of 冬 (winter)sometimes used in names.

Usage highlights

Ancient form of winterHistorical variantRare character

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The character 昸 is an ancient form (昸 is an ancient form).
  • It appears in some historical texts (historical texts).
  • Rarely used in modern writing (modern writing).

Collocations

  • Ancient form of winter(古冬字)
  • Historical variant(历史异体字)
  • Rare character(罕见字)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 昸 is primarily encountered in classical texts or as a historical character variant.
  • Its usage is extremely limited in contemporary Chinese.

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