How to write 耂
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Meaning of 耂
Pinyin
lǎo
Radical
耂
Strokes
4
Definition
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Usage
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耂:
1. Same as "old." Used as a radical in characters.
2. Of advanced age. Opposite of "young" or "few." Example: "Praise me while I am still not old; few can compare." (from "The Book of Songs, Lesser Odes, Northern Mountain")
3. Existing long ago; persisting for a long time (opposite of "new"). Example: "The teacher wastes money." (from "Zuo Zhuan, Year 33 of Duke Xi") Commentary: "Teachers have been around for a long time."
4. Fatigued; exhausted. Example: "Moreover, the Chu army is tired; they will surely be defeated. Why retreat?" (from "Guo Yu, Jin Yu 4")
5. Experienced (opposite of "tender"). Example: "His father is extravagant; Zhao's famous general has much experience in warfare." (Ouyang Xiu, "On Difficulties for the Ruler")
6. Original. Example: "Sir, that is last year's old price, seven and a half." (from Ye Shengtao, "Collected Three to Five Dou")
7. Cooking too long; overcooked (opposite of "tender"). Example: "I have prepared tender wild chicken for dinner; if you are late, it will be overcooked." (from "Dream of the Red Chamber," chapter 50)
8. Describing a deep color (opposite of "tender"). Example: "The aged emerald fragrance faintly matures under the dust; stir to mix with the clouds of green." (from Tang, Qin Taoyu, "Tea-Picking Song")
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Input Method for 耂
Pinyin
lao3
Wubi
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Cangjie
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Zhengma
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Four Corner
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Unicode
U+8002
Stroke Number Category
HSK Level Category