(chè) - A rare character used in classical Chinese texts,

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chè | 22 strokes | radical:

· chè

A rare character used in classical Chinese texts, primarily appearing in the word 爡爡, describing the sound or appearance of burning or crackling.

A rare character used in classical Chinese texts,

Usage highlights

爡爡爡然

Synonyms

  • to burn, to light
  • to burn, to ignite

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text described the sound of the fire as '爡爡' (爡爡).
  • The character 爡 is extremely rare in modern usage.
  • In some classical poems, 爡爡 evokes the image of flickering flames.

Collocations

  • 爡爡(爡爡)
  • 爡然(爡然)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 爡 is a highly obscure character found primarily in classical Chinese literature.
  • Its usage is almost exclusively in the reduplicated form 爡爡, an onomatopoeia for fire.
  • Due to its extreme rarity, it carries no significant modern cultural weight.

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