磗 (zhuān) - Brick — an archaic variant of 砖 (zhuān), & used in historical texts and place names.

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zhuān ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

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磗 · zhuān

Brick — an archaic variant of 砖 (zhuān), meaning brick or tile;

used in historical texts and place names.

Brick — an archaic variant of 砖 (zhuān),used in historical texts and place names.

Usage highlights

Ancient brickBrick kilnBrick wallBrick tileBrick structureBrick carving

Synonyms

  • 砖— brick (standard modern form)
  • 瓦— tile, pottery
  • 坯— unfired brick, blank

Antonyms

  • 木— wood (natural vs. man-made material)
  • 玉— jade (precious vs. common material)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Ancient brick pagoda(古磗塔)
  • Brick kiln from the Ming dynasty(明代磗窑)
  • Brick-paved pathway(磗铺小径)
  • Brick-making technique(制磗工艺)

Collocations

  • Ancient brick(古磗)
  • Brick kiln(磗窑)
  • Brick wall(磗墙)
  • Brick tile(磗瓦)
  • Brick structure(磗构)
  • Brick carving(磗雕)

Idioms

  • Throwing bricks to attract jade(抛磗引玉)
  • Bricks and tiles(磗磗瓦瓦)
  • Like bricks and stones(如磗如石)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 磗 is an ancient variant form of 砖 (brick), primarily found in historical documents and inscriptions.
  • The character appears in some place names and architectural terms, preserving historical linguistic forms.
  • Its usage reflects the evolution of Chinese writing and the standardization of characters over time.

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