潐 (jiào) - Jiao — describes the state of being scorched, & also appears in names.

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jiào ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

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潐 · jiào

Jiao — describes the state of being scorched, dried out, or withered;

also appears in names.

Jiao — describes the state of being scorched,also appears in names.

Usage highlights

scorched appearancewithered plantsdried outJiao as a namescorched earth

Synonyms

  • 焦— burnt, scorched
  • 枯— withered, dried

Antonyms

  • 润— moist, lush
  • 湿— wet, damp

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The leaves became scorched (潐) in the summer heat.
  • Ancient texts describe withered (潐) plants in drought.
  • The name Jiao (潐) appears in some classical records.

Collocations

  • scorched appearance(潐色)
  • withered plants(潐枯)
  • dried out(潐干)
  • Jiao as a name(潐)
  • scorched earth(潐土)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Rare character primarily found in classical texts describing dryness or scorching.
  • Occasionally used in names, though uncommon in modern usage.

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