矷 (zǐ) - A rare character primarily used in names, referring

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zǐ ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 石

志

矷 · zǐ

A rare character primarily used in names, referring to a type of stone or mineral.

A rare character primarily used in names, referring

Usage highlights

Stone materialMineral specimenRare characterName characterAncient stone

Synonyms

  • 石— stone, rock
  • 矿— mineral, ore

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This character is used in some personal names (人名用字).
  • It appears in ancient texts referring to stones (古文中指石).
  • Sometimes used in place names (地名用字).

Collocations

  • Stone material(石材)
  • Mineral specimen(矿物标本)
  • Rare character(生僻字)
  • Name character(名字用字)
  • Ancient stone(古石)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • A rare character rarely seen in modern usage
  • Primarily preserved in classical texts and specialized naming contexts
  • Represents the category of stone-related characters in Chinese

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