侖 (lún) - To arrange in order & to classify

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lún ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 人

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侖 · lún

To arrange in order;

to classify;

logical order;

used in words related to reasoning, ethics, and theory.

To arrange in orderto classifylogical order

Usage highlights

EthicsTheoryDiscussionQuranLogical orderHuman relations

Synonyms

  • 倫— ethics, human relations
  • 論— discussion, theory
  • 序— sequence, order

Antonyms

  • 亂— chaos, disorder
  • 雜— mixed, miscellaneous

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He studies ethics (倫理).
  • This is a theory (理論).
  • We need to discuss (討論) this matter.
  • The Quran is also translated as 古蘭經.

Collocations

  • Ethics(倫理)
  • Theory(理論)
  • Discussion(討論)
  • Quran(古蘭經)
  • Logical order(條侖)
  • Human relations(人倫)

Idioms

  • Beyond human ethics(不侖不類)
  • Orderly and systematic(有條有侖)
  • Perfect in speech and reasoning(語妙絕侖)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally depicted a bundle of bamboo slips arranged in order, representing systematic organization.
  • Fundamental concept in Chinese philosophy for logical reasoning and ethical relationships.
  • Used in translation of 'Quran' as 古蘭經, showing cultural adaptation.

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