侒 (ān) - Ancient character meaning 'quiet', 'peaceful', 'tranquil' & archaic variant of 安.

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ān ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 亻

安傲

侒 · ān

Ancient character meaning 'quiet', 'peaceful', 'tranquil';

archaic variant of 安.

Ancient character meaning 'quiet', 'peaceful', 'tranquil'archaic variant of 安.

Usage highlights

Quiet and peacefulPeaceful dwellingTranquil stateSerene and stablePeaceful rest

Synonyms

  • 安— peaceful, quiet, safe
  • 静— quiet, calm, still
  • 宁— tranquil, serene

Antonyms

  • 乱— chaotic, disorderly
  • 躁— restless, agitated

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text describes a state of quietude (侒).
  • It appears in classical literature as a variant for peace (安).
  • The character conveys a sense of tranquility (侒静).

Collocations

  • Quiet and peaceful(侒静)
  • Peaceful dwelling(侒居)
  • Tranquil state(侒然)
  • Serene and stable(侒定)
  • Peaceful rest(侒息)

Idioms

  • Peace and tranquility(安侒)
  • Living in peace and quiet(居侒)
  • A tranquil mind(心侒)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 侒 is an archaic character, primarily found in classical texts and dictionaries.
  • It functions as a variant form of the more common character 安 (ān), sharing the same core meaning of 'peace' and 'tranquility'.
  • Its usage in modern language is extremely rare, making it primarily of historical and academic interest.

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