(mián) - An archaic character meaning to equal, to match & also used in ancient texts to denote balance

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mián | 6 strokes | radical: 艹

· mián

An archaic character meaning to equal, to match;

also used in ancient texts to denote balance or equivalence.

An archaic character meaning to equal, to matchalso used in ancient texts to denote balance

Usage highlights

Ancient term for equalArchaic character for matchHistorical usage for balanceClassical dictionary entry

Synonyms

  • equal, same
  • even, uniform
  • match, equal

Antonyms

  • different
  • unequal, inferior

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This ancient term means to equal or match (芇).
  • In classical texts, it denotes balance (芇).
  • It appears in historical dictionaries with the meaning of equivalence (芇).

Collocations

  • Ancient term for equal()
  • Archaic character for match()
  • Historical usage for balance()
  • Classical dictionary entry()

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 芇 is a rare character found primarily in ancient dictionaries and classical texts.
  • It represents the concept of equivalence or matching, reflecting classical Chinese philosophical ideas of balance.

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