鈊 (xīn) - Xin — an ancient or rare character referring & also used in names and classical texts.

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xīn ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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鈊 · xīn

Xin — an ancient or rare character referring to the center or core of metal;

also used in names and classical texts.

Xin — an ancient or rare character referringalso used in names and classical texts.

Usage highlights

Rare characterUsed in namesMetal coreAncient variantClassical text

Synonyms

  • 心— heart; core (more common character with similar meaning)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • A rare character used in names (人名用字).
  • Appears in classical texts (古文中).
  • The metal core (金属的中心).
  • A variant form in ancient dictionaries (古代字典中的异体字).

Collocations

  • Rare character(生僻字)
  • Used in names(人名用字)
  • Metal core(金属的鈊)
  • Ancient variant(古体字)
  • Classical text(古文)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient dictionaries like 'Kangxi Dictionary' as a variant or rare form.
  • Sometimes used in personal names for its unique appearance and classical feel.
  • May be associated with metal or core concepts due to its radical.

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