What is the difference between 儗 and 拟?

儗 is the traditional form, while 拟 is the simplified form used in mainland China. They have the same meanings.

Is 儗 commonly used in modern Chinese?

No, it is quite rare in contemporary usage. The simplified form 拟 is more common, but still primarily appears in formal or literary contexts.

Would 儗 be suitable for a personal name?

Generally not recommended due to its complexity and association with hesitation/doubt, though it could work in a scholarly context paired with an appropriate character.

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儗 · nǐ

To compare;

to imitate;

to plan;

to draft;

to intend;

to be doubtful or hesitant.

To compareto imitateto plan

Usage highlights

To draft a documentTo compare and discussTo imitate and learnHesitant and indecisiveTo plan and prepareTo intend to do something

Synonyms

拟— to draft; to plan (simplified/common form)
比— to compare
仿— to imitate
豫— to hesitate

Antonyms

决— to decide; to determine
定— to fix; to set

Usage & contexts

Examples

He drafted a plan (儗稿).
They compared the two proposals (儗议).
She hesitated to make a decision (儑儗).
The artist imitated the master's style (摹儗).

Collocations

To draft a document(儗稿)
To compare and discuss(儗议)
To imitate and learn(摹儗)
Hesitant and indecisive(儑儗)
To plan and prepare(儗度)
To intend to do something(儗为)

Idioms

Hesitant and unable to decide(儑儗不决)
To imitate the ancients(儗古)
To draft a constitution(儗宪)

Cultural background

FAQ

This character is considered literary and formal, often appearing in classical texts or administrative contexts.
Its meaning of 'hesitation' connects to philosophical concepts about deliberation and caution in decision-making.
It is a relatively rare character in modern usage, primarily found in specialized or historical documents.

儗 (nǐ) - To compare & to imitate