蚔 (qí) - A type of ant & also used in ancient texts as a personal

蚔Tone 2

qí ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

七器

蚔 · qí

A type of ant;

also used in ancient texts as a personal name.

A type of antalso used in ancient texts as a personal

Usage highlights

Ancient personal nameType of antHistorical usageClassical text occurrenceRare character usage

Synonyms

  • 蚁— ant (more common term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text mentions a person named 蚔 (Qí).
  • Some scholars identify 蚔 as a type of ant (蚁类).
  • The character 蚔 appears in historical records (历史记载).
  • In classical texts, 蚔 is used in personal names (人名).

Collocations

  • Ancient personal name(古人名蚔)
  • Type of ant(蚁类蚔)
  • Historical usage(历史用法)
  • Classical text occurrence(古籍中出现)
  • Rare character usage(罕见字使用)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient Chinese texts as a personal name, indicating its historical usage.
  • The insect radical suggests connection to small creatures, specifically ants.
  • Extremely rare in modern usage, primarily of interest to scholars and historians.

FAQ