(shēng) - Shēng — a character used in the word & also appears in some historical texts and names.

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shēng | 12 strokes | radical:

· shēng

Shēng — a character used in the word 焺点 (shēng diǎn), referring to a type of ancient timekeeping device or sundial;

also appears in some historical texts and names.

Shēng — a character used in the wordalso appears in some historical texts and names.

Usage highlights

SundialAncient timekeepingHistorical deviceClassical name usage
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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient sundial was called a 焺点 (shēng diǎn).
  • It appears in historical texts about timekeeping (焺 in historical records).
  • Used in some classical names (e.g., 焺 as a name component).

Collocations

  • Sundial(焺点)
  • Ancient timekeeping(古代焺时)
  • Historical device(焺器)
  • Classical name usage(焺 in names)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily associated with ancient Chinese timekeeping instruments.
  • Rarely used in modern contexts, mostly found in historical or classical references.

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