(wèn) - Wen — a rare character meaning 'stupid, dull,

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wèn | 18 strokes | radical:

· wèn

Wen — a rare character meaning 'stupid, dull, foolish' or 'to shave the head'.

Wen — a rare character meaning 'stupid, dull,

Usage highlights

顐钝顐首

Synonyms

  • dull, blunt
  • foolish, stupid

Antonyms

  • clever, intelligent
  • quick, agile

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He was considered rather dull (顐钝).
  • The ancient punishment involved shaving the head (顐首).
  • This character is rarely used in modern Chinese.

Collocations

  • dull, stupid(顐钝)
  • to shave the head(顐首)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Extremely rare character with limited historical usage.
  • Primarily found in classical texts or specialized dictionaries.
  • Not part of modern standard Chinese vocabulary.

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