(zhòng) - Zhuàng — to be foolish, simple-minded & variant of 僮 meaning servant, boy servant

Tone 4

zhòng | 11 strokes | radical:

· zhòng

Zhuàng — to be foolish, simple-minded;

variant of 僮 meaning servant, boy servant;

also used in names.

Zhuàng — to be foolish, simple-mindedvariant of 僮 meaning servant, boy servantalso used in names.

Usage highlights

SimpleServant boyRare characterClassical nameAncient usage

Synonyms

  • servant, boy servant
  • foolish, simple
  • silly, foolish

Antonyms

  • wise, intelligent
  • clever, smart

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He appears simple-minded (偅愚).
  • The ancient text mentions a servant boy (偅仆).
  • This character is rarely used in modern Chinese (偅字).
  • Some names use this character for its classical feel (偅名).

Collocations

  • Simple-minded(偅愚)
  • Servant boy(偅仆)
  • Rare character(偅字)
  • Classical name(偅名)
  • Ancient usage(古偅)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Ancient character with limited modern usage, primarily found in classical texts.
  • Sometimes used in names for its classical and uncommon quality.
  • Shares historical connection with 僮 meaning young servant or attendant.

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