(lóng) - A variant form of 櫳 (lóng), meaning cage, & also appears in some historical texts and names.

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lóng | 14 strokes | radical:

· lóng

A variant form of 櫳 (lóng), meaning cage, pen, or enclosure;

also appears in some historical texts and names.

A variant form of 櫳 (lóng), meaning cage,also appears in some historical texts and names.

Usage highlights

Variant characterHistorical textCharacter formAlternative writingClassical usage

Synonyms

  • cage, pen, enclosure (standard form)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The character appears in some historical texts (槞).
  • It is a variant of the character for cage (櫳).
  • Used in some personal names (槞).
  • Found in classical literature as an alternative form (槞).

Collocations

  • Variant character(异体字)
  • Historical text(古籍)
  • Character form(字形)
  • Alternative writing(异写)
  • Classical usage(古典用法)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is primarily known as a variant form rather than a standard character.
  • It appears in historical documents and classical texts as an alternative writing.
  • The character's usage is rare in modern contexts.

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