銂 (zhōu) - A rare character referring to a type of & also used as a surname in some contexts.

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zhōu ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

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銂 · zhōu

A rare character referring to a type of ancient metal ornament or decoration;

also used as a surname in some contexts.

A rare character referring to a type ofalso used as a surname in some contexts.

Usage highlights

Ancient ornamentMetal decorationBronze ZhouZhou surnameDecorative Zhou

Synonyms

  • 饰— ornament, decoration
  • 钿— gold/silver inlay, ornament

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This ancient artifact has intricate metal ornaments (銂).
  • The surname Zhou (銂) is quite rare in modern China.
  • Archaeologists found bronze decorations (銂) at the site.

Collocations

  • Ancient ornament(古銂)
  • Metal decoration(金属銂)
  • Bronze Zhou(青铜銂)
  • Zhou surname(銂姓)
  • Decorative Zhou(装饰銂)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient texts and artifacts as a decorative metal element
  • Used historically as a rare surname in certain regions
  • Associated with metalworking and craftsmanship traditions

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