窇 (báo) - A surname & also refers to a type of ancient dwelling

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báo ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

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窇 · báo

A surname;

also refers to a type of ancient dwelling or cave residence.

A surnamealso refers to a type of ancient dwelling

Usage highlights

Bao surnamecave dwellingancient BaoBao familyBao residence

Synonyms

  • 宝— treasure (more common surname with similar sound)
  • 包— wrap, package (more common surname with similar sound)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The surname Bao (窇氏) is quite rare.
  • Ancient cave dwellings (窇居) were common in certain regions.
  • Archaeologists study ancient Bao residences (古窇).

Collocations

  • Bao surname(窇氏)
  • cave dwelling(窇居)
  • ancient Bao(古窇)
  • Bao family(窇家)
  • Bao residence(窇宅)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Extremely rare character primarily used as a surname in historical contexts.
  • May be related to ancient cave dwellings or underground residences in some regional cultures.
  • Appears in some ancient texts but has limited modern usage.

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