(shǔ) - This character 蠴 is an extremely rare variant

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shǔ | 22 strokes | radical:

· shǔ

This character 蠴 is an extremely rare variant form, primarily found in historical texts and dictionaries.

It does not have a widely recognized modern meaning or pronunciation.

This character 蠴 is an extremely rare variant
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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The character 蠴 appears in some ancient dictionaries (古字典).
  • It is considered a variant form (异体字).
  • Scholars might encounter 蠴 in specialized historical research (历史研究).

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 蠴 is an obscure character not in common use.
  • It serves as an example of the vast number of variant characters in Chinese writing history.
  • Such characters are typically only of interest to paleographers and specialist researchers.

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