(zāi) - Zai — a rare character primarily used in & also appears in historical place names.

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zāi | 12 strokes | radical:

· zāi

Zai — a rare character primarily used in the name of the Zai River (渽水) in ancient China;

also appears in historical place names.

Zai — a rare character primarily used inalso appears in historical place names.

Usage highlights

Zai RiverZaiyangZai character
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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The Zai River (渽水) is mentioned in ancient texts.
  • There is a place called Zaiyang (渽阳) in historical records.
  • This character is rarely used in modern Chinese.

Collocations

  • Zai River(渽水)
  • Zaiyang(渽阳)
  • Zai character(渽字)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily appears in ancient Chinese geographical texts and historical records.
  • Extremely rare in modern usage, mainly of interest to scholars and historians.

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