(zhēn) - A rare character, variant form of 桭 (chén),

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zhēn | 10 strokes | radical:

· zhēn

A rare character, variant form of 桭 (chén), meaning 'eaves' or 'ridge of a roof'.

A rare character, variant form of 桭 (chén),

Usage highlights

variant formrare characterarchaic usage

Synonyms

  • eaves; ridge of a roof

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text used the character 栕 (栕) for 'eaves'.
  • In some regional dialects, 栕 (栕) is seen.
  • The variant form 栕 (栕) is not commonly used in modern writing.

Collocations

  • variant form(异体字)
  • rare character(生僻字)
  • archaic usage(古用法)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 栕 is a rare variant character, primarily of interest to scholars and calligraphers.
  • Its usage reflects the historical evolution and regional variation of Chinese characters.

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