Is 訫 commonly used in modern Chinese?

No, 訫 is an ancient variant character that is rarely used in modern contexts. The standard character for heart is 心.

What is the difference between 訫 and 心?

訫 is a historical variant of 心 with the same meaning. The main difference is that 訫 includes the speech radical (言) while 心 stands alone.

Would 訫 be appropriate for a personal name?

It could be used for artistic or historical significance, but may cause practical issues in documentation and recognition. The standard 心 is recommended for most naming purposes.

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訫 · xìn

Xin — an ancient variant of 心 (heart), used historically to represent the heart, mind, emotions, and the center or core of something.

Xin — an ancient variant of 心 (heart),

Usage highlights

Ancient heart characterHeart variantHeart meaningCharacter variantHistorical usage

Synonyms

心— heart, mind, center (standard character)

Usage & contexts

Examples

The ancient character for heart (訫) is rarely used today.
This variant represents the same concept as 心 (heart).
In some historical texts, 訫 appears where we would expect 心.
The character combines speech (言) and heart (心) components.

Collocations

Ancient heart character(古訫)
Heart variant(訫字)
Heart meaning(訫义)
Character variant(异体訫)
Historical usage(历史訫)

Idioms

No specific idioms use this variant character
All heart-related idioms use the standard 心 character

Cultural background

FAQ

訫 is an ancient variant form of 心 (heart) that is no longer in common use.
The character combines the speech radical (言) with the heart component, suggesting the connection between speech and heart/mind.
It represents the same philosophical concepts as 心 - the seat of emotions, mind, and spiritual center in Chinese thought.

訫 (xìn) - Xin — an ancient variant of 心 (heart),