(láng) - Tall & lanky (archaic and rare character, primarily used in

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láng | 14 strokes | radical:

· láng

Tall;

lanky (archaic and rare character, primarily used in classical texts).

Talllanky (archaic and rare character, primarily used in

Usage highlights

Tall and lankyLanky figureTall stature

Synonyms

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text described a tall figure (躴躴).
  • He had a lanky build (躴躴身材).
  • This character appears in classical dictionaries (躴 in 康熙字典).

Collocations

  • Tall and lanky(躴躴)
  • Lanky figure(躴躴身材)
  • Tall stature(躴躴体态)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Extremely rare character found primarily in classical dictionaries like Kangxi Dictionary.
  • Used in ancient texts to describe tall, slender physical stature.
  • Not commonly used in modern Chinese language or naming contexts.

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