郶 (bù) - An archaic variant form of the character 部,
郶 · bù
An archaic variant form of the character 部, meaning 'part', 'section', 'department', or 'ministry'.
An archaic variant form of the character 部,
Usage highlights
Ancient variant of 部Historical character formObsolete Chinese character
Synonyms
- 部— part, section, department (modern standard form)
Usage & contexts
Examples
- This character is an ancient variant (郶 is an ancient form).
- It appears in historical texts as an alternative writing (古文中郶为部之异体).
- Modern usage has been entirely superseded by 部 (现代通用字形为部).
Collocations
- Ancient variant of 部(郶为部之古体)
- Historical character form(古字郶)
- Obsolete Chinese character(已废弃汉字郶)
Cultural background
FAQ- 郶 is a historical variant character, no longer used in contemporary writing.
- It represents an alternative orthography that was standardized to the modern form 部.
- Such variants illustrate the evolution and standardization of Chinese characters over time.