佥 (qiān) - All, everyone & unanimous

佥Tone 1

qiān ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 人

器情

佥 · qiān

All, everyone;

unanimous;

to sign, to subscribe (archaic).

Now primarily used as a component in other characters.

All, everyoneunanimousto sign, to subscribe (archaic). Now primarily used

Usage highlights

Unanimous agreementAll saidEveryone's opinionTo sign jointlyUnanimous consent

Synonyms

  • 皆— all, everyone
  • 全— whole, complete
  • 同— same, agree

Antonyms

  • 独— alone, solitary
  • 异— different, dissent

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The motion was passed unanimously (佥同).
  • Ancient texts use 佥 to mean 'all' (佥曰).
  • It serves as a phonetic component in many characters (e.g., 检, 签, 验).

Collocations

  • Unanimous agreement(佥同)
  • All said(佥曰)
  • Everyone's opinion(佥议)
  • To sign jointly(佥押)
  • Unanimous consent(佥允)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 佥 is an archaic character rarely used independently in modern Chinese.
  • Its primary modern function is as a phonetic component in numerous common characters.
  • It originally conveyed meanings related to collectivity and agreement.

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