(zhēn) - A rare character referring to a type of & sometimes used in ancient texts as a variant

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zhēn | 16 strokes | radical:

· zhēn

A rare character referring to a type of oak tree;

sometimes used in ancient texts as a variant for other characters.

A rare character referring to a type ofsometimes used in ancient texts as a variant

Usage highlights

Oak treeAncient variantClassical usageRare character

Synonyms

  • oak tree (more common character)
  • oak tree (alternative character)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text mentioned a type of oak tree (樼木).
  • This character appears in classical literature (古典文学中的樼).
  • It is sometimes used as a variant character (异体字).

Collocations

  • Oak tree(樼木)
  • Ancient variant(古樼)
  • Classical usage(古典樼)
  • Rare character(稀有樼)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 樼 is an extremely rare character with limited historical usage.
  • Primarily appears in classical texts and specialized dictionaries.
  • Sometimes used as a variant form for other characters in ancient manuscripts.

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