煝 (mèi) - A type of bamboo used for making writing & also refers to a kind of fire or

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mèi ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

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煝 · mèi

A type of bamboo used for making writing slips in ancient times;

also refers to a kind of fire or flame.

A type of bamboo used for making writingalso refers to a kind of fire or

Usage highlights

Bamboo writing slipsFire radicalAncient writing materials

Synonyms

  • 竹简— bamboo slips (more common term for ancient writing material)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Ancient writing slips were made from bamboo (竹煝).
  • The character contains the fire radical (火字旁).
  • It appears in some historical texts about writing materials (古代文献).

Collocations

  • Bamboo writing slips(竹煝)
  • Fire radical(火字旁)
  • Ancient writing materials(古代书写材料)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Associated with ancient writing materials before paper was invented.
  • The character combines meanings related to both bamboo and fire.

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