皍 (jí) - An archaic variant form of the character 即

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jí ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

慧佳

皍 · jí

An archaic variant form of the character 即 (jí), meaning 'to approach', 'to be near', 'promptly', or 'namely'.

An archaic variant form of the character 即

Usage highlights

Ancient variantHistorical textCharacter form

Synonyms

  • 即— to approach; namely; promptly

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This character is an ancient variant (古字皍).
  • It is used in historical texts (古籍).
  • It means to approach immediately (即刻).

Collocations

  • Ancient variant(古体字)
  • Historical text(历史文献)
  • Character form(字形)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 皍 is a historical variant found in classical dictionaries and ancient texts.
  • It is not used in modern writing and is primarily of interest to scholars and calligraphers.

FAQ