Is 佭 commonly used in modern Chinese?

No, 佭 is an archaic variant of 降 and is rarely used in contemporary writing. It primarily appears in classical texts or historical contexts.

What is the difference between 佭 and 降?

佭 and 降 share the same meaning and pronunciation. 佭 is an older, variant form, while 降 is the standard character used today.

Can 佭 be used in personal names?

It is extremely uncommon in modern names due to its archaic nature and association with submission. Using the standard form 降 would be more recognizable.

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xiáng ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 亻

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佭 · xiáng

To submit, to yield, to surrender;

to subdue, to conquer.

To submit, to yield, to surrenderto subdue, to conquer.

Usage highlights

To submit and surrenderTo yield and obeyTo subdue the enemyTo conquer and pacifyTo surrender and pledge allegianceTo subdue rebellion

Synonyms

降— to descend; to surrender; to subdue
服— to submit; to obey

Antonyms

抗— to resist; to oppose
叛— to rebel; to betray

Usage & contexts

Examples

The enemy surrendered (佭服).
He yielded to the persuasion (佭从).
The general subdued the rebels (佭敌).

Collocations

To submit and surrender(佭服)
To yield and obey(佭从)
To subdue the enemy(佭敌)
To conquer and pacify(佭平)
To surrender and pledge allegiance(佭顺)
To subdue rebellion(佭叛)

Idioms

To surrender and pledge allegiance(佭顺归附)
To subdue rebellion and pacify the realm(佭叛安邦)

Cultural background

FAQ

The character 佭 is an archaic variant of 降, sharing the same meaning of submission or conquest.
In historical contexts, it appears in classical texts and documents related to military affairs and diplomacy.

佭 (xiáng) - To submit, to yield, to surrender & to subdue, to conquer.