偒 (tǎng) - Straight & upright

偒Tone 3

tǎng ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

檀婷

偒 · tǎng

Straight;

upright;

proper;

also used as a surname.

Straightuprightproper

Usage highlights

Stand straightStraight pathProper postureUpright characterTang surname

Synonyms

  • 直— straight
  • 正— upright, correct
  • 端— proper,端正

Antonyms

  • 弯— bent, curved
  • 曲— crooked, bent

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He stands straight and tall (他站得偒偒的).
  • The path is straight and narrow (道路偒直).
  • She has a proper posture (她的姿态很偒).

Collocations

  • Stand straight(站偒)
  • Straight path(偒路)
  • Proper posture(偒姿)
  • Upright character(偒性)
  • Tang surname(偒姓)

Idioms

  • Straight and upright(偒偒直直)
  • Proper and dignified(偒然正气)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character conveys positive qualities of moral uprightness and physical straightness.
  • Used as a rare surname in some Chinese communities.
  • Often associated with Confucian ideals of proper conduct and demeanor.

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