侀 (xíng) - Form, shape & to take form

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xíng ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 亻

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侀 · xíng

Form, shape;

to take form;

to become;

to mold into shape (archaic usage).

Form, shapeto take formto become

Usage highlights

Form and substanceTo take shapeMolded formFixed formShape and appearance

Synonyms

  • 形— form, shape
  • 状— form, state
  • 态— form, state

Antonyms

  • 散— scatter, disperse
  • 乱— chaos, disorder

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The law gives form to things (刑者，侀也).
  • It takes shape according to the pattern (依形而侀).
  • The vessel is molded into form (器成而侀).

Collocations

  • Form and substance(形侀)
  • To take shape(成侀)
  • Molded form(铸侀)
  • Fixed form(定侀)
  • Shape and appearance(形貌侀)

Idioms

  • The law is what gives form(刑者，侀也)
  • Things take form according to their nature(物各侀其性)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts, particularly in philosophical discussions about form and substance.
  • Used in ancient legal and philosophical contexts to describe how laws give form to society.
  • Rare in modern usage, primarily found in classical literature and specialized contexts.

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