亘 (gèn) - to extend & to stretch across

亘Tone 4

gèn ｜ 6 strokes ｜ radical: 二

枫惠

亘 · gèn

to extend;

to stretch across;

continuous;

throughout

to extendto stretch acrosscontinuous

Usage highlights

throughout the agesextend acrossspan continuouslypermeate throughtranscend timestretch far and wide

Synonyms

  • 延— extend, prolong
  • 续— continue, persist
  • 贯— penetrate, pass through

Antonyms

  • 断— break, interrupt
  • 止— stop, cease

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The Great Wall stretches across mountains (长城亘山).
  • This tradition has continued for centuries (亘古至今的传统).
  • The road extends from north to south (道路亘南北).

Collocations

  • throughout the ages(亘古)
  • extend across(亘亘)
  • span continuously(绵亘)
  • permeate through(亘贯)
  • transcend time(亘时)
  • stretch far and wide(亘远)

Idioms

  • Throughout all ages(亘古亘今)
  • Extending continuously without break(绵亘不绝)
  • Spanning across the universe(亘天亘地)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In classical Chinese literature, 亘 often describes things that span across time or space, conveying a sense of permanence and continuity.
  • The character appears in philosophical contexts to discuss concepts that transcend temporal boundaries.

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