(zāng) - This character '蔵' is not a standard Chinese

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zāng | 14 strokes | radical:

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This character '蔵' is not a standard Chinese character.

It appears to be the Japanese simplified form (shinjitai) of the traditional Chinese character 藏, or potentially a variant form.

This character '蔵' is not a standard Chinese
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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This character is not used in standard Chinese writing.
  • In Japanese, it represents 'storehouse' or 'repository' (蔵).
  • It may appear in Japanese proper names (e.g., place names).
  • Could be mistaken for the Chinese character 藏 (cáng/zàng).

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This specific form '蔵' is used in Japanese kanji, not standard simplified Chinese.
  • The equivalent Chinese character 藏 has rich cultural significance relating to Tibetan culture and Buddhism.

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