弍
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Meaning: archaic variant of 貳
💡 Think of '贰' but with a sideways '2' and an extra stroke.
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Character Story & Explanation
弍 (èr) is an archaic variant of 貳 (èr) meaning 'two' or 'dual,' used primarily in financial contexts to prevent forgery. Found in ancient texts and calligraphy, it preserves a classical form that echoes the character's evolution from a pictographic representation of two strands of silk. Its usage today is rare, mostly confined to historical documents or artistic scripts.
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