斄
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Meaning: ancient place name
💡 Think of 'tai' as in 'Taiwan', but this 斄 is an ancient Zhou capital.
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Character Story & Explanation
During a visit to the historic site of 斄 (tái) in Shaanxi, a tour guide points to ancient ruins. This rare character refers to an ancient place name, specifically the Zhou dynasty settlement where the Zhou ancestors first established their capital. Though seldom used today, it appears in historical texts and local county names, preserving a link to China's early dynastic history.
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