Is 倁 commonly used in modern Chinese?

No, 倁 is an archaic character rarely used in contemporary Chinese. The more common character for 'to know' is 知 (zhī).

What is the difference between 倁 and 知?

Both mean 'to know' or 'to understand,' but 倁 is an older, more literary variant that has largely fallen out of use, while 知 remains the standard character.

Would 倁 be suitable for a modern name?

Generally not recommended for modern names due to its archaic nature and potential for confusion. The character 知 would be a better choice for similar meaning with clearer recognition.

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倁 · zhī

To know, to understand, to be aware — archaic or literary character meaning to have knowledge or comprehension.

To know, to understand, to be aware —

Usage highlights

To know the wayTo understand principlesTo be aware of affairsTo comprehend deeplyTo know oneselfMutual understanding

Synonyms

知— to know, to be aware
识— to recognize, to know
晓— to know, to understand
懂— to understand, to comprehend

Antonyms

昧— to be ignorant, to be unaware
惑— to be confused, to be puzzled
迷— to be lost, to be confused

Usage & contexts

Examples

He knows the ancient ways (倁古之道).
Few understand this principle (倁此理者少).
I became aware of the truth (倁真相).

Collocations

To know the way(倁道)
To understand principles(倁理)
To be aware of affairs(倁事)
To comprehend deeply(深倁)
To know oneself(自倁)
Mutual understanding(相倁)

Idioms

Knowing the times and understanding affairs(倁时达务)
Knowing destiny and recognizing circumstances(倁命识时)
Knowing the profound and comprehending the subtle(倁微通幽)

Cultural background

FAQ

Archaic character rarely used in modern Chinese, primarily found in classical texts.
Similar in meaning to the more common character 知 (zhī), but carries a more literary or classical tone.
Appears in some historical documents and philosophical works as a variant form of knowing/understanding.

倁 (zhī) - To know, to understand, to be aware —