(cōng) - A rare character with unclear meaning, possibly an & variant form of 鏓.

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cōng | 17 strokes | radical:

· cōng

A rare character with unclear meaning, possibly an ancient weapon or tool;

variant form of 鏓.

A rare character with unclear meaning, possibly anvariant form of 鏓.

Usage highlights

Ancient weapon 鍯Character variant 鍯Historical document 鍯Bronze inscription 鍯

Synonyms

  • variant form with similar meaning

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text mentions a weapon called 鍯 (鍯).
  • This character appears in historical documents (古籍中的鍯).
  • Some scholars identify 鍯 as a variant of 鏓 (鍯作为鏓的异体字).

Collocations

  • Ancient weapon 鍯(古代兵器鍯)
  • Character variant 鍯(异体字鍯)
  • Historical document 鍯(历史文献中的鍯)
  • Bronze inscription 鍯(青铜器铭文鍯)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient texts and inscriptions but not in common usage.
  • Considered a variant character with limited modern application.
  • Primarily of interest to paleographers and historical linguists.

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