貇 (kūn) - Ancient variant of 懇 (kěn), meaning sincere, earnest, & also appears in some ancient texts with similar

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kūn ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

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貇 · kūn

Ancient variant of 懇 (kěn), meaning sincere, earnest, or diligent;

also appears in some ancient texts with similar meanings.

Ancient variant of 懇 (kěn), meaning sincere, earnest,also appears in some ancient texts with similar

Usage highlights

Ancient variant characterRare character usageClassical text appearance

Synonyms

  • 懇— sincere, earnest

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This character appears as an ancient variant form (貇 as variant of 懇).
  • In some classical texts, it carries the meaning of sincerity (诚恳).
  • The character is rarely used in modern contexts (现代罕见).

Collocations

  • Ancient variant character(古体字)
  • Rare character usage(罕见字)
  • Classical text appearance(古籍中出现)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 貇 is considered an ancient variant form of the character 懇.
  • It appears primarily in classical Chinese texts and is rarely used in modern writing.
  • The character reflects the evolution of Chinese script through different historical periods.

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