(shi) - Shi — an obscure, archaic character referring to & also appears in some historical texts as a

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shi | 19 strokes | radical:

· shi

Shi — an obscure, archaic character referring to a type of bamboo basket or container used in ancient times;

also appears in some historical texts as a proper noun.

Shi — an obscure, archaic character referring toalso appears in some historical texts as a

Usage highlights

Bamboo containerAncient vesselHistorical textRare characterClassical reference

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Ancient bamboo container(籂器)
  • Historical text reference(mentioned in 籂记)
  • Obscure character in classical literature(古文献中的籂字)

Collocations

  • Bamboo container(竹籂)
  • Ancient vessel(古籂)
  • Historical text(籂记)
  • Rare character(生僻字籂)
  • Classical reference(典籍中的籂)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Extremely rare character found primarily in ancient texts and historical records
  • Associated with ancient bamboo craftsmanship and container-making
  • Considered a highly obscure character rarely used in modern contexts

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