棿 (ní) - To measure & to estimate

棿Tone 2

ní ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

楠念

棿 · ní

To measure;

to estimate;

to deliberate;

ancient variant of 輗 (yoke pin for carriage).

To measureto estimateto deliberate

Usage highlights

Deliberate and measureCarriage yoke pinEstimate valueAncient measurement tool

Synonyms

  • 量— to measure
  • 度— to estimate
  • 輗— yoke pin (ancient carriage part)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • To deliberate and measure(棿度)
  • Ancient carriage component(车棿)
  • To estimate the value(棿量)

Collocations

  • Deliberate and measure(棿度)
  • Carriage yoke pin(车棿)
  • Estimate value(棿量)
  • Ancient measurement tool(棿器)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Rare character with dual meanings of measurement and ancient carriage component
  • Appears in classical texts but rarely used in modern Chinese
  • Sometimes used as variant form of 輗 in historical contexts

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