鉙 (zhǎi) - An ancient Chinese term for gold or gold & a rare character used historically.

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zhǎi ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

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鉙 · zhǎi

An ancient Chinese term for gold or gold dust;

a rare character used historically.

An ancient Chinese term for gold or golda rare character used historically.

Usage highlights

Gold dustAncient goldRare metal

Synonyms

  • 金— gold (more common term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text mentioned a type of gold called 鉙.
  • Historical records refer to gold dust as 鉙.
  • The character 鉙 appears in classical dictionaries.

Collocations

  • Gold dust(金鉙)
  • Ancient gold(古鉙)
  • Rare metal(稀有鉙)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient Chinese texts and dictionaries as a term for gold.
  • Considered a rare character with limited modern usage.

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