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Word · NounTraditional見

used in names; ancient ceremonial cap

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Meanings

4 senses · 5 examples
1.

noun

ancient ceremonial cap worn by nobles

archaic

A specific type of headgear used in ceremonial contexts in ancient China.

Biàn弁
fú服
zhì制
dù度
shì是
gǔ古
dài代
de的
zhòng重
yào要
lǐ礼
zhì制
 。

The system of ceremonial caps and robes was an important ritual institution in ancient times.

2.

noun

a type of low-ranking military officer in ancient times

archaic

Historical term.

Tā他
zài在
jūn军
zhōng中
dān担
rèn任
mǎ马
biàn弁
 。

He served as a horse officer in the army.

3.

noun

a term used to refer to a servant or attendant in old times

archaic

Outdated term.

Xiàn县
guān官
chū出
mén门
 ，
cháng常
yǒu有
biàn弁
cóng从
gēn跟
suí随
 。

When the county magistrate went out, he was often followed by attendants.

4.

noun

commonly used in surnames and personal names

neutral

The primary modern use of this character.

Wǒ我
de的
tóng同
shì事
xìng姓
biàn弁
 。

My colleague's surname is Bian.

Lì历
shǐ史
shàng上
yǒu有
yī一
wèi位
rén人
wù物
jiào叫
biàn弁
qìng庆
 。

In history, there was a figure named Benkei.