爴 (jué) - A rare, archaic character meaning 'to seize' or

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jué ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

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爴 · jué

A rare, archaic character meaning 'to seize' or 'to capture', historically used in ancient texts.

A rare, archaic character meaning 'to seize' or

Synonyms

  • 攫— to seize, to grab
  • 捕— to catch, to capture

Antonyms

  • 释— to release, to set free
  • 放— to let go, to release

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The character 爴 appears in some classical texts (古文中).
  • It is used to mean 'to capture' (捕获).
  • This character is extremely rare in modern usage (现代罕见).

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 爴 is an extremely rare character found primarily in ancient dictionaries and classical texts.
  • It represents an archaic form of the concept of seizing or capturing.
  • Due to its rarity, it has minimal cultural significance in modern Chinese culture.

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