窲 (cháo) - Desolate, empty, or deep and profound (archaic usage).

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cháo ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

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窲 · cháo

Desolate, empty, or deep and profound (archaic usage).

Desolate, empty, or deep and profound (archaic usage).

Usage highlights

Desolate and deepDesolate and silentDeep and profoundEmpty and vastDeep caveDesolate valley

Synonyms

  • 空— empty, hollow
  • 深— deep, profound
  • 寂— silent, lonely

Antonyms

  • 满— full, filled
  • 浅— shallow, superficial
  • 闹— noisy, bustling

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient cave appeared deep and empty (窲窲).
  • The abandoned temple had a desolate atmosphere (窲寂).
  • His thoughts seemed profound and unfathomable (窲邃).

Collocations

  • Desolate and deep(窲窲)
  • Desolate and silent(窲寂)
  • Deep and profound(窲邃)
  • Empty and vast(窲寥)
  • Deep cave(窲穴)
  • Desolate valley(窲谷)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is extremely rare and appears primarily in classical Chinese texts.
  • It carries connotations of emptiness, depth, and desolation, often used in poetic or philosophical contexts.
  • Due to its rarity, it is not commonly used in modern Chinese language or naming practices.

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