俹 (yà) - To recline & to lean on

俹Tone 4

yà ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

信嫣

俹 · yà

To recline;

to lean on;

to depend on;

also used in the term 俹傄 meaning reckless or unrestrained.

To reclineto lean onto depend on

Usage highlights

To lean onTo reclineReckless behaviorLean againstDependent posture

Synonyms

  • 靠— to lean on
  • 倚— to lean against
  • 躺— to lie down

Antonyms

  • 立— to stand
  • 坐— to sit upright

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He leaned against the wall (俹在墙上).
  • She reclined on the sofa (俹在沙发上).
  • They depend on external support (俹靠外部支持).

Collocations

  • To lean on(俹靠)
  • To recline(俹卧)
  • Reckless behavior(俹傄)
  • Lean against(俹着)
  • Dependent posture(俹姿)

Idioms

  • Reckless and unrestrained(俹傄不羁)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Rare character in modern usage, primarily found in classical texts.
  • Often appears in the compound 俹傄 describing unruly or careless behavior.

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