桖 (xuè) - A rare character meaning 'blood' or 'bloodshed', primarily

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xuè ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

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桖 · xuè

A rare character meaning 'blood' or 'bloodshed', primarily used in historical or literary contexts.

A rare character meaning 'blood' or 'bloodshed', primarily

Usage highlights

bloodshedbloodstainblood feudblood sacrificeblood oathblood debt

Synonyms

  • 血— blood (standard character)
  • 血液— blood (medical/biological term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text mentioned bloodshed (桖) on the battlefield.
  • In some classical works, 桖 is used as a variant for blood (血).
  • The character appears in old manuscripts referring to sacrificial blood (祭桖).

Collocations

  • bloodshed(流桖)
  • bloodstain(桖迹)
  • blood feud(桖仇)
  • blood sacrifice(祭桖)
  • blood oath(桖誓)
  • blood debt(桖债)

Idioms

  • Blood debt must be paid in blood(桖债桖偿)
  • Washed in blood(浴血奋战 - using standard 血)
  • Blood is thicker than water(桖浓于水 - variant)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 桖 is considered a rare variant character for 血 (blood) in classical Chinese texts.
  • Appears primarily in historical documents and literary works rather than modern usage.
  • Sometimes used in specialized contexts like historical fiction or classical studies.

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