How common is the character 褷 in modern Chinese?

褷 is extremely rare in modern usage and appears primarily in classical poetry and literary descriptions of birds.

What is the main usage context for 褷?

Used almost exclusively to describe disheveled or messy feathers of birds, particularly in classical Chinese literature.

Generally not recommended for names due to its obscure meaning and association with messiness, though it could work in highly literary contexts.

褷Tone 1

shī ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

Disheveled, untidy — used to describe messy or ruffled feathers, particularly in classical Chinese poetry.

Disheveled, untidy — used to describe messy or

Disheveled feathersMessy plumageRuffled bird feathers褷褷羽褷褷

Primarily appears in classical Chinese poetry and literature to describe birds' messy feathers.
Considered a rare character in modern usage, mostly preserved in literary contexts.
Often used in reduplicated form 褷褷 for descriptive emphasis in poetic works.