隭 (ér) - Ancient form of 堧/壖 — refers to riverbanks,

隭Tone 2

ér ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

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隭 · ér

Ancient form of 堧/壖 — refers to riverbanks, low-lying land near water, or spaces beside palaces/temples.

Ancient form of 堧/壖 — refers to riverbanks,

Usage highlights

Riverbank landWater's edge landPalaceTemple adjacent groundLow

Synonyms

  • 堧— riverside land; open space beside buildings
  • 壖— alternative form for riverside or palace-adjacent land
  • 岸— bank; shore
  • 滨— water's edge; shore

Antonyms

  • 岗— hill; ridge (elevated land)
  • 丘— mound; hillock

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text mentioned riverbank land (河隭).
  • They built on the low ground near the water (水边隭地).
  • The palace had an open space beside it (宫旁隭).

Collocations

  • Riverbank land(河隭)
  • Water's edge land(水隭)
  • Palace-side space(宫隭)
  • Temple adjacent ground(庙隭)
  • Low-lying riverside(低下隭)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 隭 is an archaic character rarely used in modern Chinese.
  • It appears in classical texts describing geographical features, particularly land formations near water bodies.
  • The character reflects ancient Chinese understanding of land classification and settlement patterns.

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