媊
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Meaning: planet Venus in the morning
💡 Think of 'Qian' as 'Queen of the morning sky'—Venus shining bright.
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Character Story & Explanation
媊 (qián) is a rare Chinese character specifically denoting the planet Venus as it appears in the morning sky—the Morning Star. Unlike the common modern term for Venus (金星, jīnxīng), 媊 carries a classical, poetic nuance. In Chinese cosmology, Venus was associated with the metal element and often linked to warfare or feminine deities. This character appears in ancient texts and astronomy records, reflecting a time when celestial bodies were imbued with mythological significance. Its usage today is largely historical or literary.
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