(líng) - A rare character in modern Chinese, historically used

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líng | 16 strokes | radical:

· líng

A rare character in modern Chinese, historically used in ancient texts and place names.

Its meaning is not clearly defined in standard dictionaries.

A rare character in modern Chinese, historically used

Usage highlights

Historical place nameClassical text usageRare character
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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This character appears in some classical texts (古籍中可见).
  • It is found in certain historical place names (古地名).
  • Rarely used in modern contexts (现代罕见).

Collocations

  • Historical place name(古地名)
  • Classical text usage(古籍用字)
  • Rare character(生僻字)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in historical Chinese texts and documents.
  • Considered a rare character with limited modern usage.

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