蟐 (chang) - Chang — a character used primarily in names,

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chang ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

嫦晨

蟐 · chang

Chang — a character used primarily in names, particularly in the compound 蟐蛾 (cháng'é), referring to the Moon Goddess Chang'e in Chinese mythology.

Chang — a character used primarily in names,

Usage highlights

Chang'e the Moon GoddessMoon PalaceFlying to the Moon

Synonyms

  • 嫦娥— Chang'e (more common standard form)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The Moon Goddess is Chang'e (蟐蛾).
  • This character appears in mythological names (蟐 appears in 蟐蛾).
  • Rarely used outside of specific mythological contexts (蟐).

Collocations

  • Chang'e the Moon Goddess(蟐蛾)
  • Moon Palace(蟐蛾宫)
  • Flying to the Moon(蟐蛾奔月)

Idioms

  • Chang'e flies to the moon(蟐蛾奔月)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily known from the myth of Chang'e, the Moon Goddess who consumed the elixir of immortality.
  • The character 蟐 is a variant form used specifically in the name 蟐蛾 for Chang'e.
  • Represents themes of immortality, the moon, and feminine beauty in Chinese culture.

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