伻 (pēng) - A messenger & an envoy

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pēng ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 亻

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伻 · pēng

A messenger;

an envoy;

to dispatch;

to send.

A messengeran envoyto dispatch

Usage highlights

MessengerTo dispatch a messengerEnvoyOfficial messengerTo send

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He dispatched a messenger (伻) to deliver the letter.
  • The official sent an envoy (伻) to the neighboring state.
  • In ancient texts, 伻 often refers to someone sent on an errand.

Collocations

  • Messenger(伻)
  • To dispatch a messenger(遣伻)
  • Envoy(使伻)
  • Official messenger(官伻)
  • To send(发伻)

Idioms

  • To dispatch a messenger with a letter(遣伻致书)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts, particularly in historical and official contexts.
  • Reflects the importance of messengers and communication in ancient Chinese bureaucracy.

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