傃 (sù) - To be oriented toward & to follow

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sù ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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傃 · sù

To be oriented toward;

to follow;

to adhere to;

plain and simple;

rustic.

To be oriented towardto followto adhere to

Usage highlights

Face southAdhere to antiquitySimple and rusticHead towardFollow the pathRustic dwelling

Synonyms

  • 向— to face toward; direction
  • 遵— to follow; to abide by
  • 朴— simple; plain

Antonyms

  • 背— to turn away from; to betray
  • 违— to violate; to go against
  • 华— ornate; luxurious

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The house faces south (傃南).
  • He adheres to the ancient ways (傃古).
  • She prefers a simple and rustic life (傃朴的生活).
  • The path leads toward the mountains (傃山而行).

Collocations

  • Face south(傃南)
  • Adhere to antiquity(傃古)
  • Simple and rustic(傃朴)
  • Head toward(傃向)
  • Follow the path(傃道)
  • Rustic dwelling(傃居)

Idioms

  • To adhere to antiquity and follow the righteous path(傃古履正)
  • To face difficulties and advance(傃难而行)
  • To maintain a simple and honest heart(傃心朴志)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used in classical Chinese to denote orientation or adherence to principles.
  • Carries connotations of simplicity and rustic virtue, valued in certain philosophical traditions.
  • Appears in historical texts describing directional alignment or moral steadfastness.

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