(jūn) - A character used in the transliteration of foreign

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jūn | 17 strokes | radical:

· jūn

A character used in the transliteration of foreign words, particularly in the name 张世鍕 (Zhang Shijun), a historical figure from the Ming Dynasty.

A character used in the transliteration of foreign

Usage highlights

Zhang ShijunRare characterHistorical nameCharacter for transliteration
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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The name Zhang Shijun (张世鍕) appears in Ming dynasty records.
  • This character is rarely used in modern Chinese (现代汉语中很少使用).
  • It appears primarily in historical transliterations (历史音译).

Collocations

  • Zhang Shijun(张世鍕)
  • Rare character(生僻字)
  • Historical name(历史人名)
  • Character for transliteration(音译用字)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily known from the name of Zhang Shijun, a Ming dynasty figure.
  • Considered a rare character with limited usage in modern Chinese.
  • Used historically for transliterating foreign sounds.

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