zhān

archaic
literary

Meaning of

旃 means felt; a thick fabric made of compressed wool or hair; contraction of 之焉 (zhī yān), combining the pronoun 之 and the modal particle 焉. Pronounced zhān.

  • felt; a thick fabric made of compressed wool or hair
  • contraction of 之焉 (zhī yān), combining the pronoun 之 and the modal particle 焉

Character Info

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Definitions & Examples

Zhān
zhī
shàng
 
chén
shè
 

Ancient and simple furnishings were arranged upon the felt mats.

dài
yóu
mín
cháng
zhān
wéi
zhàng
 

Ancient nomadic tribes often used felt to make their tents.

zuò
zhēn
zhān
 
xīn
shén
níng
 

Like sitting on a needle-felt mat, restless and uneasy.

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Measure Words

/ zhāng
Primary
/ kuài