(ǎo) - 镺 — long & refers to something that is extended in length

Tone 3

ǎo | 11 strokes | radical:

· ǎo

镺 — long;

refers to something that is extended in length or duration.

镺 — longrefers to something that is extended in length

Usage highlights

long brancheslong riverlong essaylong journeylong historyextended length

Synonyms

  • long (in length or duration)
  • distant, far
  • extend, prolong

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient tree has long branches (古树镺枝).
  • The river flows long and winding (河流镺长).
  • He wrote a long essay (他写了一篇镺文).
  • The journey was long and arduous (旅途镺远艰辛).

Collocations

  • long branches(镺枝)
  • long river(镺河)
  • long essay(镺文)
  • long journey(镺途)
  • long history(镺史)
  • extended length(镺长)

Idioms

  • Long branches and lush leaves(镺枝繁叶)
  • Long river and distant road(镺河远路)
  • Long history and profound culture(镺史厚文)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 镺 is a classical Chinese character used in literary contexts to describe extension in space or time.
  • It often appears in poetic or descriptive texts to convey a sense of grandeur or enduring quality.
  • The character is rare in modern usage but retains its aesthetic value in naming and artistic expressions.

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