(jiān) - A rare, archaic Chinese character with uncertain meaning & appears in ancient texts but not in modern

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jiān | 17 strokes | radical:

· jiān

A rare, archaic Chinese character with uncertain meaning;

appears in ancient texts but not in modern usage.

A rare, archaic Chinese character with uncertain meaningappears in ancient texts but not in modern
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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This character appears in ancient manuscripts (古籍中的麉).
  • Scholars debate the meaning of this rare character (罕见字麉).
  • The character 麉 is not found in modern dictionaries (现代词典无麉).

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 麉 is an extremely rare character with limited historical documentation.
  • It appears in some ancient texts but its exact meaning and usage remain unclear.
  • The character is not part of standard Chinese character sets and is considered obsolete.

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