(lián) - Ancient form of 熑 (lián), meaning a type & also used in historical texts.

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lián | 17 strokes | radical:

· lián

Ancient form of 熑 (lián), meaning a type of fire or torch;

also used in historical texts.

Ancient form of 熑 (lián), meaning a typealso used in historical texts.

Usage highlights

Ancient torch燫 fireHistorical variantClassical character

Synonyms

  • variant form with similar meaning
  • fire
  • flame

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text mentioned a 燫 torch (燫火).
  • This character appears in classical literature (古典文学中的燫).
  • It is a variant form found in historical documents (历史文献中的燫).

Collocations

  • Ancient torch(古燫)
  • 燫 fire(燫火)
  • Historical variant(燫体)
  • Classical character(古字燫)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient Chinese texts as a variant character.
  • Related to fire and illumination in historical context.
  • Rarely used in modern Chinese language and writing.

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