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㝵 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
àito obtain, to get, to acquire; ancient form of 得x, 8 strokes, radical 寸, Very Hard
àiold variant of 得[de2]unknown, 8 strokes, radical 寸, Very Hard
to obtain, to get, to acquire; ancient form of 得x, 8 strokes, radical 寸, Very Hard
old variant of 得[de2]unknown, 8 strokes, radical 寸, Very Hard
ài(ai4)
primary
T4
  1. 1to obtain, to get, to acquire; ancient form of 得
  2. 2old variant of 得[de2]
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March 24, 2026
ài(ai4)

The character 㝵 (ài) primarily means 'to obtain' or 'to get.' It is an ancient form of the character 得, which is widely used in contemporary Mandarin to indicate acquisition or attainment. Although it is less common today, this character may appear in classical texts or historical contexts.

Strokes8RadicalFrequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

The use of 㝵 reflects the historical evolution of the Chinese language and the importance of literary heritage. It connects to ancient Chinese philosophy, where the concept of obtaining knowledge and wisdom is highly valued.

Memory Tip

Imagine a treasure chest (the radical for 'obtain') that you must open to get a rare artifact. This chest is ancient, just like 㝵, which evokes the idea of obtaining something valuable from history.

Meanings of 㝵

ài(ai4)
primary
1to obtain, to get, to acquire; ancient form of 得
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About 㝵

Simplified
8Strokes
Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 㝵

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a treasure chest (the radical for 'obtain') that you must open to get a rare artifact. This chest is ancient, just like 㝵, which evokes the idea of obtaining something valuable from history.

Usage Notes

㝵 is rarely used in modern conversation and is more likely to be found in historical literature. Learners should be cautious about confusing it with the more commonly used 得 (de), which has a broader range of applications in everyday speech. Ensure you recognize the context when encountering this character.

HSK Study Tips

While 㝵 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it is beneficial for students interested in classical Chinese literature. Focus on recognizing its connection to 得 (de) and the concept of obtaining in various contexts, as this will enhance comprehension of classical texts.

Cultural Note

The use of 㝵 reflects the historical evolution of the Chinese language and the importance of literary heritage. It connects to ancient Chinese philosophy, where the concept of obtaining knowledge and wisdom is highly valued.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 㝵 with the more commonly used 得 (de), mistakenly using it in modern contexts. For example, saying '我㝵了一个好机会' instead of '我得到了一个好机会' (I got a good opportunity) is incorrect.

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Pronunciation of 㝵

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Etymology of 㝵

Formation TypeIdeographic 指事
六书 ClassificationIdeograph (指事字)~2% of characters
Explanation

Original form of 得. Depicts a hand (寸) grabbing a shell (貝), used as currency in ancient China, to convey the meaning "get".

Memory Hint

A hand 寸 grabbing a shell 旦

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 㝵?

Decomposition of 㝵

IDS Structure⿱旦寸
Full Character
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dan4
top
cun4
bottom
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Cultural Notes for 㝵

🏮Cultural insight

The use of 㝵 reflects the historical evolution of the Chinese language and the importance of literary heritage. It connects to ancient Chinese philosophy, where the concept of obtaining knowledge and wisdom is highly valued.

Frequently Asked Questions about 㝵

No, 㝵 is an ancient character and is rarely used in contemporary language.