(qiàng) - A rare character used in ancient Chinese texts,

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qiàng | 21 strokes | radical:

· qiàng

A rare character used in ancient Chinese texts, particularly appearing in the name of a legendary animal mentioned in ancient texts like the Classic of Mountains and Seas.

A rare character used in ancient Chinese texts,

Usage highlights

Mythical creatureAncient textRare characterClassical literatureCharacter study
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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text mentions a mythical creature called Qiang (羻).
  • This character appears in classical Chinese literature (古典文献).
  • Scholars study rare characters like this one (生僻字).

Collocations

  • Mythical creature(神兽)
  • Ancient text(古籍)
  • Rare character(生僻字)
  • Classical literature(古典文学)
  • Character study(文字研究)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient Chinese mythological texts describing legendary animals.
  • Considered an extremely rare character rarely used in modern contexts.
  • Primarily of interest to scholars studying classical Chinese literature and mythology.

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