侇 (yí) - A rank or class of people & to arrange in order

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yí ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 亻

一懿

侇 · yí

A rank or class of people;

to arrange in order;

to be equal to;

to match.

A rank or class of peopleto arrange in orderto be equal to

Usage highlights

Same rankEqual statusArrange in orderPeer groupSocial stratum

Synonyms

  • 等— class, rank
  • 辈— generation, class
  • 级— grade, level

Antonyms

  • 异— different, dissimilar
  • 差— difference, disparity

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • People of the same rank(侇辈)
  • To be equal in status(侇等)
  • To arrange people in order(侇列)

Collocations

  • Same rank(侇辈)
  • Equal status(侇等)
  • Arrange in order(侇列)
  • Peer group(侇类)
  • Social stratum(侇级)

Idioms

  • People of the same generation and rank(侇辈)
  • To be on equal footing(侇等而立)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used in classical Chinese to denote social hierarchy and ranking.
  • Appears in historical texts discussing social stratification and official positions.

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