鈟 (diào) - An ancient variant form of 釣 (diào), meaning & also used in historical texts.

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鈟 · diào

An ancient variant form of 釣 (diào), meaning 'to fish with a hook and line';

also used in historical texts.

An ancient variant form of 釣 (diào), meaningalso used in historical texts.

Usage highlights

Fishing with hookAncient fishing methodHistorical variantClassical usage

Synonyms

  • 釣— to fish with hook and line

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Ancient fishing method(鈟魚)
  • Historical variant character(鈟 as variant of 釣)
  • Used in classical texts(古鈟)

Collocations

  • Fishing with hook(鈟魚)
  • Ancient fishing method(古鈟)
  • Historical variant(鈟字)
  • Classical usage(經鈟)

Idioms

  • To angle for fame and wealth(沽名鈟譽)
  • Fish in troubled waters(渾水鈟魚)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 鈟 is an ancient variant of the character 釣 (diào), primarily found in historical texts and classical literature.
  • The character reflects traditional fishing practices in ancient Chinese society.
  • As a variant character, it demonstrates the evolution of Chinese writing systems over time.

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