(shǐ) - Shi — a rare character referring to a & also historically used in names.

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shǐ | 13 strokes | radical:

· shǐ

Shi — a rare character referring to a type of ring or ornament;

also historically used in names.

Shi — a rare character referring to aalso historically used in names.

Usage highlights

Gold ringJade ringAncient ornamentDecorative ring

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • An ancient ring ornament (鉂环).
  • Used in historical personal names (e.g., 王鉂).
  • Appears in classical texts as a decorative item.

Collocations

  • Gold ring(金鉂)
  • Jade ring(玉鉂)
  • Ancient ornament(古鉂)
  • Decorative ring(饰鉂)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Extremely rare character with limited historical usage.
  • Primarily appears in classical texts referring to ornamental rings.
  • Not commonly used in modern Chinese language or naming.

FAQ