Common Meanings
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jiǎo敫
When pronounced "jiǎo", 敫 refers to glittering or flowing light, as in "light and shadow flowing." It is also considered an ancient form of 皦, meaning "white as jade," or by extension, "white."
旭日东升，湖面波光敫然，光景动人。
As the sun rises in the east, the lake surface glitters with light, making for a captivating scene.
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qiāo敫
To strike or hit, an archaic equivalent of 击 (jī).
他敫鼓鸣冤，请求伸张正义。
He struck the drum to voice his grievances, requesting justice.
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jiào敫
A character primarily used in personal names, sometimes interchangeable with '嬓', notably referring to 'Taishi Jiao' (太史嬓), a Grand Historian from the ancient state of Qi.
在研读古籍时，偶然发现有关于太史敫的记载，他笔下的史事颇具风骨。
While studying ancient texts, I accidentally discovered records about Grand Historian Jiao; the historical events he recorded possess remarkable integrity.