(yuān) - An ancient variant form of the character 淵

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· yuān

An ancient variant form of the character 淵 (yuān), meaning 'deep pool', 'abyss', 'profound'.

An ancient variant form of the character 淵

Usage highlights

Ancient form of 淵Deep abyssProfound knowledge

Synonyms

  • deep pool, abyss
  • deep

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This character is an ancient form of 淵 (渆).
  • It appears in some historical texts as a variant (古渆).
  • The meaning relates to a deep body of water (深渆).

Collocations

  • Ancient form of 淵(古渆)
  • Deep abyss(深渆)
  • Profound knowledge(渆博)

Idioms

  • As deep as an abyss(如臨深渆)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 渆 is a historical variant of the modern standard character 淵.
  • The character's core meaning relates to depth, both literal (water) and metaphorical (knowledge).
  • It appears in classical texts and historical documents.

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