傝 (tàn) - Wretched, exhausted, tired appearance & also used in ancient texts to describe a

傝Tone 4

tàn ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

檀婷

傝 · tàn

Wretched, exhausted, tired appearance;

also used in ancient texts to describe a state of collapse or ruin.

Wretched, exhausted, tired appearancealso used in ancient texts to describe a

Usage highlights

Exhausted appearanceState of collapseWeary and tiredWretched conditionRuined state

Synonyms

  • 疲— tired, weary
  • 倦— fatigued, weary
  • 惫— exhausted, fatigued

Antonyms

  • 健— healthy, strong
  • 旺— vigorous, prosperous

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He looked completely exhausted (傝傝).
  • The building was in a state of collapse (傝塌).
  • After the long journey, they appeared weary (傝倦).

Collocations

  • Exhausted appearance(傝傝)
  • State of collapse(傝塌)
  • Weary and tired(傝倦)
  • Wretched condition(傝劣)
  • Ruined state(傝坏)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 傝 is a rare character primarily found in classical Chinese literature.
  • It often describes physical exhaustion or structural decay in historical texts.
  • The character is seldom used in modern vernacular Chinese.

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