閝 (líng) - 閝 — a rare, obsolete character meaning 'to & to collapse' or 'to die'.

閝Tone 2

líng ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

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閝 · líng

閝 — a rare, obsolete character meaning 'to fall down;

to collapse' or 'to die'.

閝 — a rare, obsolete character meaning 'toto collapse' or 'to die'.

Usage highlights

Gate collapseStructure fallingAncient term for death

Synonyms

  • 倒— to fall down; to collapse
  • 塌— to collapse; to fall down
  • 亡— to die; to perish

Antonyms

  • 立— to stand; to erect
  • 建— to build; to construct

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text described the gate's collapse (閝).
  • In historical records, the term was used for structures falling (閝).
  • Some interpretations suggest it meant to pass away (閝).

Collocations

  • Gate collapse(門閝)
  • Structure falling(閝落)
  • Ancient term for death(閝亡)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 閝 is an extremely rare character not found in modern usage.
  • It appears primarily in historical dictionaries and classical texts.
  • The character combines the 'gate' radical with a phonetic component.

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