() - Ancient form of 模 (mó), meaning pattern, model, & also refers to the big-leaf maple tree.

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Ancient form of 模 (mó), meaning pattern, model, standard;

also refers to the big-leaf maple tree.

Ancient form of 模 (mó), meaning pattern, model,also refers to the big-leaf maple tree.

Usage highlights

Ancient modelPattern/standardBigModel afterStandard measurementAncient form

Synonyms

  • pattern, model, standard
  • pattern, model, example
  • pattern, style, form

Antonyms

  • chaos, disorder
  • different, unusual

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He followed the established model (橅式).
  • The ancient text used this character for 'pattern' (橅).
  • Big-leaf maple wood is valued for furniture (橅木).
  • This serves as a standard for measurement (橅准).

Collocations

  • Ancient model(古橅)
  • Pattern/standard(橅式)
  • Big-leaf maple(橅木)
  • Model after(橅仿)
  • Standard measurement(橅准)
  • Ancient form(古橅字)

Idioms

  • Follow established patterns(循规蹈橅)
  • Model after the ancients(橅古)
  • Set the standard(立橅)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 橅 is an ancient variant of 模, primarily found in classical texts and inscriptions.
  • The character carries connotations of tradition, standards, and classical models.
  • In botanical context, it refers to the big-leaf maple tree, valued for its wood.

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