灲 (xiāo) - An archaic or variant form of 熇 (hè), & also an ancient form of 炒 (chǎo), meaning

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xiāo ｜ 6 strokes ｜ radical: 火

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灲 · xiāo

An archaic or variant form of 熇 (hè), meaning to roast, bake, or dry by fire;

also an ancient form of 炒 (chǎo), meaning to stir-fry.

An archaic or variant form of 熇 (hè),also an ancient form of 炒 (chǎo), meaning

Synonyms

  • 炒— to stir-fry
  • 熇— to roast or bake

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This character is an ancient form (古同炒).
  • It appears in historical texts as a variant (灲 as a variant).
  • Used in some old dictionaries (古書用字).

Cultural background

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  • Appears in ancient dictionaries like 'Jiyun' and 'Kangxi Dictionary' as a variant form.
  • Represents an early Chinese character form related to cooking with fire.

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