﨏 (﨏) - A variant form of the character 墟 (xū),

﨏Tone 5

﨏 ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

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﨏 · 﨏

A variant form of the character 墟 (xū), meaning ruins, wasteland, or market.

Used in historical or regional contexts.

A variant form of the character 墟 (xū),

Usage highlights

Ancient ruinsMarket townVillage marketDeserted placeHistorical site

Synonyms

  • 墟— ruins, market (standard form)
  • 废— abandoned, wasted
  • 荒— desolate, wild

Antonyms

  • 兴— prosperous, thriving
  • 盛— flourishing, abundant

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient ruins (古墟) were discovered by archaeologists.
  • This character appears in some historical texts (古籍).
  • It might be found in place names (地名) in certain regions.

Collocations

  • Ancient ruins(古墟)
  • Market town(墟市)
  • Village market(村墟)
  • Deserted place(荒墟)
  • Historical site(史墟)

Idioms

  • None commonly used with this variant form

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This is a variant character form, not commonly used in modern standard Chinese.
  • Variant characters often appear in historical documents, regional texts, or specialized contexts.
  • The standard form 墟 carries meanings related to abandoned places, markets, or gathering spots.

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