(ju) - A rare, archaic Chinese character with uncertain meaning, & primarily found in historical texts and dictionaries.

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ju | 22 strokes | radical:

· ju

A rare, archaic Chinese character with uncertain meaning, possibly related to fire or burning;

primarily found in historical texts and dictionaries.

A rare, archaic Chinese character with uncertain meaning,primarily found in historical texts and dictionaries.
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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The character 爠 appears in ancient dictionaries (爠 in 《康熙字典》).
  • Scholars debate the precise meaning of 爠 (爠的准确含义).
  • This character is extremely rare in modern usage (现代罕见字).

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 爠 is considered an archaic character with limited documentation in historical texts.
  • Its usage in modern Chinese is virtually nonexistent, making it primarily of academic interest.
  • The character's structure suggests a possible connection to fire-related concepts, though this is speculative.

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