貄 (sì) - A rare character referring to a type of & also appears in some ancient texts and place

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sì ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

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貄 · sì

A rare character referring to a type of wild boar or pig-like animal;

also appears in some ancient texts and place names.

A rare character referring to a type ofalso appears in some ancient texts and place

Usage highlights

Ancient creatureRare characterHistorical text

Synonyms

  • 豕— pig, swine (general term)
  • 野猪— wild boar

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text mentioned a creature called 貄 (sì).
  • This character appears in some historical records (古籍记载).
  • Rarely used in modern Chinese (现代汉语中罕见).

Collocations

  • Ancient creature(古兽貄)
  • Rare character(稀有字貄)
  • Historical text(古籍中的貄)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient Chinese texts and bestiaries describing mythical or rare animals.
  • Extremely rare in modern usage, primarily of interest to scholars and historians.

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