佺 (quán) - A legendary immortal or sage in Chinese mythology & used in the name of ancient immortal Dongfang

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quán ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 亻

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佺 · quán

A legendary immortal or sage in Chinese mythology;

used in the name of ancient immortal Dongfang Shuo (东方朔), also known as Dongfang Shuo (东方朔), styled Manqian (曼倩).

A legendary immortal or sage in Chinese mythologyused in the name of ancient immortal Dongfang

Usage highlights

Dongfang ShuoImmortal sageLegendary figureAncient wise manMythological characterLiterary name

Synonyms

  • 仙— immortal; transcendent being
  • 圣人— sage; wise man

Antonyms

  • 凡— mortal; ordinary
  • 俗— common; vulgar

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Dongfang Shuo was a Han dynasty scholar and court jester (东方朔).
  • The character appears in classical texts referring to immortals (仙人).
  • It is sometimes used in literary names (名字).

Collocations

  • Dongfang Shuo(东方朔)
  • Immortal sage(仙人佺)
  • Legendary figure(传说人物)
  • Ancient wise man(古代智者)
  • Mythological character(神话人物)
  • Literary name(文学名字)

Idioms

  • Dongfang Shuo stealing peaches(东方朔偷桃)
  • The wisdom of Dongfang Shuo(东方朔之智)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Associated with Dongfang Shuo, a Han dynasty figure known for his wit and wisdom, later mythologized as an immortal.
  • The character carries connotations of immortality, wisdom, and transcendence in Chinese folklore.

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