杘 (chì) - A rare archaic term referring to the handle & also historically used to mean feces or excrement.

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chì ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 木

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杘 · chì

A rare archaic term referring to the handle of a loom;

also historically used to mean feces or excrement.

A rare archaic term referring to the handlealso historically used to mean feces or excrement.

Usage highlights

Loom handleAncient term for feces
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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The weaver held the loom handle (杘).
  • In ancient texts, it could refer to waste (杘).

Collocations

  • Loom handle(机杘)
  • Ancient term for feces(杘)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient Chinese texts with specialized meanings.
  • Originally referred to a part of a loom, showing connection to early textile technology.
  • Later acquired a secondary, vulgar meaning for excrement.

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