儗
archaic variant of '拟' (to draft, plan); formal 2nd person pronoun
Meanings
2 senses · 3 examplesparticle
archaic variant of 拟 (nǐ)
archaicUsed exclusively in classical or literary texts to represent the character 拟, meaning to draft, plan, imitate, or intend. This usage is obsolete in modern writing.
This poem is from the 'Book of Songs.' In some ancient versions, the character '你' was used as a variant.
pronoun
thou; you (archaic/formal second person singular)
archaicThis is the original and now archaic form of the modern second-person pronoun 你 (nǐ). It appears in classical Chinese texts and some early vernacular literature. In modern usage, 你 is standard, while 尔 (ěr) or 汝 (rǔ) are more common archaic pronouns.
(As seen in early vernacular texts) Come here for a moment, I have something to say.
In classical novels like 'Water Margin,' the character '你' was commonly used, but its form originates from this ancient character.