韴 (zá) - A rare, archaic Chinese character meaning 'to break'

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zá ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

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韴 · zá

A rare, archaic Chinese character meaning 'to break' or 'to snap', primarily used in ancient texts and not in modern vocabulary.

A rare, archaic Chinese character meaning 'to break'

Synonyms

  • 断— to break; to snap
  • 裂— to crack; to split

Antonyms

  • 连— to connect; to join
  • 合— to combine; to unite

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This character appears in ancient manuscripts (古代手稿).
  • The term describes the sound of breaking (断裂的声音).
  • It is found in classical dictionaries (古典字典).

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 韴 is an extremely rare character not found in modern Chinese usage.
  • It appears primarily in ancient dictionaries and classical texts.
  • The character's components suggest a connection to sound or music (音) and cutting/breaking (巿).

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