偄 (ruǎn) - Weak, timid, cowardly & soft, yielding.

偄Tone 3

ruǎn ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

儒三

偄 · ruǎn

Weak, timid, cowardly;

soft, yielding.

Weak, timid, cowardlysoft, yielding.

Usage highlights

Weak and timidSoft and yieldingGentle and compliantCowardly and fearfulFeeble and frailTimid character

Synonyms

  • 弱— weak, feeble
  • 懦— cowardly, timid
  • 怯— timid, nervous

Antonyms

  • 强— strong, powerful
  • 勇— brave, courageous
  • 刚— firm, unyielding

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He is too timid to speak up (性格偄弱).
  • The material feels soft to the touch (质地偄软).
  • She has a gentle and yielding personality (性情偄顺).

Collocations

  • Weak and timid(偄弱)
  • Soft and yielding(偄软)
  • Gentle and compliant(偄顺)
  • Cowardly and fearful(偄怯)
  • Feeble and frail(偄劣)
  • Timid character(偄性)

Idioms

  • Weak and incompetent(偄弱无能)
  • Timid as a mouse(胆小如偄)
  • Soft and easily influenced(偄耳软心)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character carries negative connotations in Chinese culture, describing undesirable traits of weakness and lack of courage.
  • In traditional Confucian values, strength and resilience are prized, making this character generally unfavorable in names.
  • The character is rarely used in modern Chinese and appears mainly in classical texts or specialized contexts.

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