皀 (jí) - A grain & fragrant aroma of grains

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jí ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 白

慧佳

皀 · jí

A grain;

fragrant aroma of grains;

ancient form meaning 'to come' or 'to arrive'.

A grainfragrant aroma of grainsancient form meaning 'to come' or 'to arrive'.

Usage highlights

grain vesselfragrant grainancient form

Synonyms

  • 谷— grain, cereal
  • 粮— grain, food

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The character depicts a grain-filled vessel (皀).
  • In ancient texts, it represents the fragrance of cooked grains (皀香).
  • It is a rare character in modern usage.

Collocations

  • grain vessel(皀器)
  • fragrant grain(香皀)
  • ancient form(古皀)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally depicted a ritual vessel filled with grains, symbolizing abundance and offerings.
  • Appears in oracle bone and bronze inscriptions as both a pictograph and a phonetic component.
  • Evolved into different characters, contributing to words related to food and arrival.

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