禼 (xiè) - Xie — an ancient surname & refers to a legendary figure Xie (禼) who

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禼 · xiè

Xie — an ancient surname;

refers to a legendary figure Xie (禼) who was a minister under the mythical Emperor Yao;

also an archaic character.

Xie — an ancient surnamerefers to a legendary figure Xie (禼) whoalso an archaic character.

Usage highlights

Ancient minister XieSurname XieXie of antiquity

Synonyms

  • 契— Qi (legendary figure, often identified with Xie)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient minister Xie (禼) served Emperor Yao.
  • It appears in classical texts as a surname (姓禼).
  • Some historical records mention Xie as an alternate form for another name (契).

Collocations

  • Ancient minister Xie(禼臣)
  • Surname Xie(禼姓)
  • Xie of antiquity(古禼)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 禼 is an extremely rare character in modern usage, primarily encountered in classical texts.
  • It is associated with a legendary minister under Emperor Yao in Chinese mythology.
  • In some contexts, it is considered an alternate form of the character 契 (qì), which refers to a similar legendary figure.

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