侻 (tuì) - 1. Appropriate, fitting & suitable. 2. (Archaic) Frivolous, unrestrained in conduct.

侻Tone 4

tuì ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical: 亻

婷婉

侻 · tuì

1.

Appropriate, fitting;

suitable.

2.

(Archaic) Frivolous, unrestrained in conduct.

1. Appropriate, fittingsuitable. 2. (Archaic) Frivolous, unrestrained in conduct.

Usage highlights

AppropriateFrivolousFittingSuitable and fittingUnrestrained conduct

Synonyms

  • 妥— proper, suitable
  • 当— appropriate, fitting
  • 宜— suitable, appropriate

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • His words were quite appropriate (言辞侻当).
  • The ancient text describes him as frivolous (轻侻).
  • This solution is very fitting (侻宜).

Collocations

  • Appropriate(侻当)
  • Frivolous(轻侻)
  • Fitting(侻宜)
  • Suitable and fitting(侻合)
  • Unrestrained conduct(侻达)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is considered archaic and is rarely used in modern Chinese.
  • It appears in classical texts with dual meanings of 'appropriateness' and 'frivolity'.
  • Its usage in names would be highly unusual and potentially confusing due to its obscurity.

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