鼆 (méng) - Dark & obscure

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méng ｜ 23 strokes ｜ radical:

伦妙

鼆 · méng

Dark;

obscure;

also used in ancient place names and as a surname.

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Usage highlights

Min stateMin surnameMin landMin characterAncient Min

Synonyms

  • 暗— dark
  • 冥— dark; obscure
  • 幽— dark; secluded

Antonyms

  • 明— bright
  • 亮— bright
  • 显— clear; obvious

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient state of Min (鼆国) existed during the Spring and Autumn period.
  • The character appears in historical texts describing obscure places (鼆地).
  • Some families carry the surname Min (鼆姓).

Collocations

  • Min state(鼆国)
  • Min surname(鼆姓)
  • Min land(鼆地)
  • Min character(鼆字)
  • Ancient Min(古鼆)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Extremely rare character primarily found in classical Chinese texts.
  • Originally referred to an obscure ancient state during the Spring and Autumn period.
  • Now mainly appears as an uncommon surname in certain regions.

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