侘 (chà) - Desolate, forlorn & disappointed

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chà ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 亻

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侘 · chà

Desolate, forlorn;

disappointed;

used in the term 侘寂 (wabi-sabi) referring to a Japanese aesthetic concept of finding beauty in imperfection and transience.

Desolate, forlorndisappointedused in the term 侘寂 (wabi-sabi) referring to

Usage highlights

WabiDesolate and disappointedLiving in solitudePovertyAncient and simple

Synonyms

  • 寂— lonely, quiet
  • 寥— few, silent
  • 寞— lonely

Antonyms

  • 荣— prosperous, glorious
  • 华— magnificent, splendid

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He felt desolate and disappointed (侘傺).
  • Wabi-sabi is a Japanese aesthetic (侘寂).
  • The hermit lived in solitude (侘居).

Collocations

  • Wabi-sabi aesthetic(侘寂)
  • Desolate and disappointed(侘傺)
  • Living in solitude(侘居)
  • Poverty-stricken appearance(侘陋)
  • Ancient and simple(侘古)

Idioms

  • Wabi-sabi aesthetic(侘び寂び)
  • Living in poverty and simplicity(侘傺困穷)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese classical literature, 侘 conveys a sense of desolation, disappointment, or living in poverty.
  • In Japanese culture, 侘寂 (wabi-sabi) represents an aesthetic finding beauty in imperfection, impermanence, and simplicity.

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