汬 (jǐng) - An ancient form of 阱 (trap, pitfall) & also refers to a well or water source.

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jǐng ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 水

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汬 · jǐng

An ancient form of 阱 (trap, pitfall);

also refers to a well or water source.

An ancient form of 阱 (trap, pitfall)also refers to a well or water source.

Usage highlights

Ancient trapHunting pitfallWater sourceWell spring

Synonyms

  • 阱— trap, pitfall
  • 井— well

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This ancient text mentions a hunting trap (汬).
  • The character 汬 appears in historical documents meaning a pitfall.
  • Some sources interpret 汬 as referring to a water source.

Collocations

  • Ancient trap(古汬)
  • Hunting pitfall(猎汬)
  • Water source(水源汬)
  • Well spring(井泉汬)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 汬 is a rare character that appears in ancient texts, often as a variant of 阱.
  • It combines water (水) and well (井) components, suggesting a connection to both traps and water sources.

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