(shěn) - Shen — a rare character primarily used in & meaning uncertain but associated with sunlight or time

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shěn | 16 strokes | radical:

· shěn

Shen — a rare character primarily used in personal names and place names;

meaning uncertain but associated with sunlight or time of day.

Shen — a rare character primarily used inmeaning uncertain but associated with sunlight or time

Usage highlights

Personal name usePlace name useRare character
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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This character appears in some personal names (e.g., 曋先生).
  • It is found in certain place names (e.g., 曋村).
  • The character is rarely used in modern Chinese (曋字).

Collocations

  • Personal name use(曋姓)
  • Place name use(曋地)
  • Rare character(生僻字曋)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Extremely rare character with limited historical documentation.
  • Primarily preserved through use in personal and place names rather than literature.
  • Structure suggests possible association with sun/time concepts due to the 日 component.

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