俔 (qiàn) - To spy & to observe secretly

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qiàn ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

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To spy;

to observe secretly;

to compare;

to resemble;

ancient term for a spy or scout.

To spyto observe secretlyto compare

Usage highlights

To spy on the enemyMutual resemblanceAncient spyScout and observeCompare and contrast

Synonyms

  • 探— to spy, to explore
  • 察— to observe, to inspect
  • 窥— to peep, to spy on

Antonyms

  • 显— to reveal, to show
  • 露— to expose, to disclose

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He acted as a spy to gather intelligence (俔探情报).
  • The two brothers closely resemble each other (兄弟相俔).
  • In ancient warfare, scouts were essential (古代战争中俔很重要).

Collocations

  • To spy on the enemy(俔敌)
  • Mutual resemblance(相俔)
  • Ancient spy(古俔)
  • Scout and observe(俔察)
  • Compare and contrast(俔较)

Idioms

  • Like a spy observing the enemy(如俔观敌)
  • Mutual observation and comparison(相俔相观)

Cultural background

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  • Appears in classical Chinese texts as a term for spies or scouts in military contexts.
  • Used in comparative contexts to denote resemblance or similarity between things or people.
  • Considered a literary and somewhat archaic character in modern Chinese.

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