俢 (xiū) - To cultivate & to repair

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xiū ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical: 亻

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俢 · xiū

To cultivate;

to repair;

to study;

to practice;

to put in order;

variant form of 修.

To cultivateto repairto study

Usage highlights

Cultivate oneselfRepair roadsStudy literaturePractice martial artsCultivate virtueRepair and maintain

Synonyms

  • 修— to repair; to cultivate; to study
  • 治— to govern; to manage; to treat
  • 理— to manage; to put in order

Antonyms

  • 毁— to destroy; to damage
  • 坏— to break; to ruin

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He is cultivating his moral character (修身).
  • We need to repair the road (修路).
  • She studies literature (修文学).
  • They are practicing martial arts (修武术).

Collocations

  • Cultivate oneself(修身)
  • Repair roads(修路)
  • Study literature(修文学)
  • Practice martial arts(修武术)
  • Cultivate virtue(修德)
  • Repair and maintain(修整)

Idioms

  • Cultivate oneself and regulate the family(修身齐家)
  • Repair the bridge and pave the road(修桥补路)
  • Cultivate virtue and accumulate good deeds(修德积善)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 俢 is a variant form of 修, sharing the same meanings related to cultivation, repair, and study.
  • In Confucian philosophy, self-cultivation (修身) is a fundamental practice for moral development.
  • The character embodies the traditional Chinese value of continuous self-improvement through learning and practice.

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