伭 (xián) - Mysterious, profound, deep & also an alternative form meaning fierce or cruel.

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xián ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 亻

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伭 · xián

Mysterious, profound, deep;

also an alternative form meaning fierce or cruel.

Mysterious, profound, deepalso an alternative form meaning fierce or cruel.

Usage highlights

Profound mysteryMysterious and silentFierce and evilDeep and profoundMysterious principleObscure and abstruse

Synonyms

  • 玄— mysterious, profound, dark
  • 深— deep, profound
  • 奥— profound, mysterious

Antonyms

  • 浅— shallow, superficial
  • 明— bright, clear
  • 显— obvious, apparent

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text describes a profound mystery (伭奥).
  • He has a deep and mysterious personality (伭默).
  • Some interpretations suggest a fierce nature (伭恶).

Collocations

  • Profound mystery(伭奥)
  • Mysterious and silent(伭默)
  • Fierce and evil(伭恶)
  • Deep and profound(伭深)
  • Mysterious principle(伭理)
  • Obscure and abstruse(伭晦)

Idioms

  • Profound and mysterious principles(伭奥之理)
  • Deep and unfathomable meaning(伭深莫测)
  • Mysterious and silent virtue(伭默之德)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts with meanings related to mystery and profundity.
  • Sometimes used as an alternative form for characters meaning fierce or cruel in certain contexts.

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