Is 傯 commonly used in modern Chinese?

No, 傯 is primarily used in classical Chinese and literary contexts. In modern usage, it almost always appears in the compound 倥偬 (kǒngzǒng).

What is the difference between 傯 and 匆?

Both mean hurried, but 傯 is more literary and often describes a state of being busy with important matters, while 匆 is more common and describes simple haste.

Can 傯 be used in personal names?

Rarely used in modern names due to its classical and somewhat negative connotation of being rushed or pressured.

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傯 · zǒng

Hurried, busy, rushed — describes a state of being pressed for time or having many urgent matters to attend to.

Hurried, busy, rushed — describes a state of

Usage highlights

Busy and hurriedHurried and fleetingMilitary affairs hurriedWork hurriedLife hurriedTravel hurried

Synonyms

忙— busy
急— urgent
匆— hurried

Antonyms

闲— leisurely
缓— slow
舒— comfortable

Usage & contexts

Examples

He was busy with work (工作倥偬).
Life is hurried and fleeting (人生倥偬).
The general was busy with military affairs (军务倥偬).

Collocations

Busy and hurried(倥偬)
Hurried and fleeting(倥偬)
Military affairs hurried(军务倥偬)
Work hurried(事务倥偬)
Life hurried(人生倥偬)
Travel hurried(行色倥偬)

Idioms

Busy and hurried(倥偬)
Military affairs hurried(军务倥偬)
Travel hurried(行色倥偬)

Cultural background

FAQ

Often used in classical Chinese literature to describe the hurried nature of military campaigns or official duties.
Carries a poetic connotation of life's transience and the busyness of human affairs.
Frequently appears in historical texts describing the demanding schedules of officials and military commanders.

傯 (zǒng) - Hurried, busy, rushed — describes a state of