盇 (hé) - A variant form of 盍, meaning 'why not',

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hé ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

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盇 · hé

A variant form of 盍, meaning 'why not', 'should', 'to cover', or 'to gather'.

A variant form of 盍, meaning 'why not',

Usage highlights

Why notCover completelyGather togetherShould considerAncient variant of 盍

Synonyms

  • 盍— why not; should; to cover
  • 盖— to cover; lid; approximately

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Why not go together?(盍往观之?)
  • The lid covers the vessel (器盇其上).
  • Ancient usage for 'why not' (盍各言尔志).

Collocations

  • Why not(盍亦)
  • Cover completely(盍彻)
  • Gather together(盍聚)
  • Should consider(盍思)
  • Ancient variant of 盍(盇字)

Idioms

  • Why not each express your aspirations?(盍各言尔志)
  • Covering all without exception(盍彻无遗)

Cultural background

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  • Appears in classical Chinese texts as a variant of 盍.
  • Used in philosophical and rhetorical questions in ancient literature.
  • The character combines 'to cover' (盖) and 'dish/vessel' (皿) components.

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