槧 (qiàn) - Wooden tablet for writing & printing block

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qiàn ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

器情

槧 · qiàn

Wooden tablet for writing;

printing block;

edition of a book.

Wooden tablet for writingprinting blockedition of a book.

Usage highlights

Ancient wooden tabletOld editionSong dynasty editionYuan dynasty editionCarve printing blocksRare edition

Synonyms

  • 版— printing block
  • 冊— volume, book
  • 簡— bamboo slip

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Ancient books were written on wooden tablets (古槧).
  • This is a Song dynasty printed edition (宋槧).
  • He collects rare old editions (舊槧).
  • The manuscript was carved onto printing blocks (刻槧).

Collocations

  • Ancient wooden tablet(古槧)
  • Old edition(舊槧)
  • Song dynasty edition(宋槧)
  • Yuan dynasty edition(元槧)
  • Carve printing blocks(刻槧)
  • Rare edition(珍槧)

Idioms

  • Rare ancient editions(古槧珍本)
  • Carve jade and engrave tablets(鏤玉裁槧)
  • Collect old editions and rare books(搜羅舊槧)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally referred to wooden slips used for writing before paper was invented.
  • Later extended to mean printing blocks and specific editions of books in Chinese printing history.
  • Highly valued by bibliophiles and collectors for its connection to ancient texts and printing culture.

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