仞 (rèn) - An ancient unit of length, approximately 7 or & to measure depth

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rèn ｜ 5 strokes ｜ radical: 亻

仁荣

仞 · rèn

An ancient unit of length, approximately 7 or 8 chi (Chinese feet);

to measure depth;

to fill.

An ancient unit of length, approximately 7 orto measure depthto fill.

Usage highlights

Ten thousand renHigh mountainRen as unitTo measure depthGreat heightCliff

Synonyms

  • 尺— Chinese foot (measurement unit)
  • 丈— zhang (10 chi)

Antonyms

  • 寸— cun (1/10 chi, very small)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The wall is ten ren high (高万仞).
  • It describes an extremely deep chasm (万丈深渊).
  • Used metaphorically for great height or depth (山高万仞).

Collocations

  • Ten thousand ren(万仞)
  • High mountain(高山万仞)
  • Ren as unit(仞尺)
  • To measure depth(测仞)
  • Great height(千仞)
  • Cliff(仞崖)

Idioms

  • As high as ten thousand ren(高万仞)
  • A thousand-ren wall(壁立千仞)
  • Unfathomably deep(深不可测仞)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally an ancient Chinese measurement unit, roughly equal to 7 or 8 chi.
  • Commonly used in classical literature to describe great heights or depths, often in exaggerated expressions.
  • Appears in famous texts like 'Mencius' and 'Zhuangzi' to convey immensity.

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