儩 (sì) - To exhaust & to use up completely

儩Tone 4

sì ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

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儩 · sì

To exhaust;

to use up completely;

to deplete;

to finish.

To exhaustto use up completelyto deplete

Usage highlights

Exhaust fundsCompletely depletedUse up energyDeplete resourcesFinish suppliesExhaust completely

Synonyms

  • 尽— to exhaust; to finish
  • 竭— to use up; to drain
  • 罄— to exhaust completely; to use up entirely

Antonyms

  • 盈— full; abundant
  • 余— surplus; remainder
  • 足— sufficient; ample

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The funds have been exhausted (资金已儩).
  • Supplies were completely depleted (物资儩尽).
  • His energy was used up (精力儩竭).
  • The resources will soon be finished (资源将儩).

Collocations

  • Exhaust funds(儩资)
  • Completely depleted(儩尽)
  • Use up energy(儩力)
  • Deplete resources(儩源)
  • Finish supplies(儩物)
  • Exhaust completely(儩竭)

Idioms

  • Completely exhausted(资财儩尽)
  • Resources depleted(物力儩竭)
  • Energy used up(精力儩罄)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • A classical Chinese character rarely used in modern vernacular.
  • Often appears in classical texts and Buddhist scriptures describing depletion or exhaustion.
  • Considered a literary and somewhat archaic character in contemporary usage.

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