(guàn) - An ancient Chinese character referring to a type

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guàn | 28 strokes | radical:

· guàn

An ancient Chinese character referring to a type of fish, now extremely rare and archaic in usage.

An ancient Chinese character referring to a type

Usage highlights

Ancient fishRare characterClassical dictionary entry

Synonyms

  • fish (general term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This ancient text mentions the 鱹 fish (鱹).
  • The character 鱹 appears in classical dictionaries (鱹).
  • Few people recognize this obscure character (鱹).

Collocations

  • Ancient fish(古鱹)
  • Rare character(稀有鱹)
  • Classical dictionary entry(字典中的鱹)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Extremely rare character found only in ancient texts and comprehensive dictionaries
  • Represents the extensive character set of Chinese writing that includes many obscure characters
  • Demonstrates the complexity and historical depth of Chinese character development

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