滊 (xì) - Qi — ancient variant of 汽 (steam, vapor) & also used as an alternate form for 氣

滊Tone 4

xì ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

万响

滊 · xì

Qi — ancient variant of 汽 (steam, vapor);

also used as an alternate form for 氣 (qi, air, energy).

Qi — ancient variant of 汽 (steam, vapor)also used as an alternate form for 氣

Usage highlights

Steam machineWater vaporQi energySteam powerVapor formation

Synonyms

  • 汽— steam, vapor (modern standard form)
  • 氣— qi, air, energy (standard form)
  • 蒸气— steam, vapor

Antonyms

  • 冰— ice (opposite of vapor/steam)
  • 固— solid (opposite of gaseous state)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Steam-powered machinery(滊机)
  • The ancient character for vapor(水滊)
  • Alternative writing for qi energy(滊功)

Collocations

  • Steam machine(滊机)
  • Water vapor(水滊)
  • Qi energy(滊功)
  • Steam power(滊力)
  • Vapor formation(成滊)

Idioms

  • Steam rising like clouds(云蒸霞滊)
  • Vapor transforming into energy(化滊为力)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is an ancient variant form, primarily used in historical texts and specialized contexts.
  • It represents the concept of vapor, steam, or qi energy in classical Chinese philosophy and science.
  • Modern usage is rare, appearing mainly in historical reproductions or specialized dictionaries.

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