歺 (dǎi) - A variant form of 歹 (dǎi), meaning bad, & also used as the 'death' radical component in

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dǎi ｜ 5 strokes ｜ radical: 歹

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歺 · dǎi

A variant form of 歹 (dǎi), meaning bad, wicked, evil;

also used as the 'death' radical component in characters.

A variant form of 歹 (dǎi), meaning bad,also used as the 'death' radical component in

Usage highlights

Variant of 歹Death radical componentHistorical character form

Synonyms

  • 歹— bad, wicked (modern standard form)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This character is a variant form of 歹 (variant form 歺).
  • It appears as a component meaning 'death' or 'bad' in characters like 死 (death).
  • In historical texts, 歺 was used interchangeably with 歹 (bad).

Collocations

  • Variant of 歹(variant form 歺)
  • Death radical component(歺部)
  • Historical character form(古体字 歺)

Idioms

  • No specific idioms use this variant form alone; it appears as a component.

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 歺 is an ancient variant of the modern character 歹, which originally meant 'bad' or 'wicked'.
  • It primarily survives as a radical component in characters related to death, misfortune, or negative concepts.

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