伉 (kàng) - Strong, robust & upright, principled

伉Tone 4

kàng ｜ 6 strokes ｜ radical: 亻

俊梁

伉 · kàng

Strong, robust;

upright, principled;

to match, to be equal to;

used in classical terms for spouse.

Strong, robustupright, principledto match, to be equal to

Usage highlights

Spouse, married coupleUpright and honestStrong and robustTo match, to be equal toLofty and imposingAncient term for husband

Synonyms

  • 强— strong, powerful
  • 健— healthy, robust
  • 直— upright, honest
  • 配— to match, to pair

Antonyms

  • 弱— weak, feeble
  • 曲— crooked, dishonest
  • 卑— lowly, humble

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He is strong and upright (伉直).
  • They are a well-matched couple (伉俪).
  • The two sides are evenly matched (相伉).

Collocations

  • Spouse, married couple(伉俪)
  • Upright and honest(伉直)
  • Strong and robust(伉健)
  • To match, to be equal to(伉礼)
  • Lofty and imposing(伉壮)
  • Ancient term for husband(伉)

Idioms

  • A harmonious married couple(伉俪情深)
  • Strong and healthy(伉健有力)
  • Upright and principled(伉直不阿)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In classical Chinese, 伉俪 refers to a married couple, particularly one seen as well-matched.
  • The character conveys classical virtues of strength, integrity, and proper matching in relationships.
  • Used in historical contexts to describe people of strong character and moral uprightness.

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