典 (diǎn) - Canon, standard, law, code & ceremony

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diǎn ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 八

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典 · diǎn

Canon, standard, law, code;

ceremony;

to mortgage or pawn;

elegant, classical;

allusion, literary quotation.

Canon, standard, law, codeceremonyto mortgage or pawn

Usage highlights

DictionaryClassicalCeremonyCode, statuteCanon, classicTo mortgage, pawn

Synonyms

  • 经— classic, canon
  • 法— law, method
  • 章— chapter, regulation

Antonyms

  • 俗— vulgar, common
  • 野— wild, uncultured

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This is a dictionary (词典).
  • He studies classical literature (古典文学).
  • They held a grand ceremony (典礼).
  • She used her house as collateral for a loan (典当).

Collocations

  • Dictionary(词典)
  • Classical(古典)
  • Ceremony(典礼)
  • Code, statute(法典)
  • Canon, classic(经典)
  • To mortgage, pawn(典当)

Idioms

  • High-minded and unsullied(高文典册)
  • Be well-versed in classics(三坟五典)
  • Referring to solemn ceremonies(雍容典雅)
  • To quote classics(引经据典)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally depicted important documents or records on bamboo slips, symbolizing authority and standards.
  • In Confucian culture, '典' represents canonical texts and rituals that form the foundation of civilization.
  • The character conveys a sense of tradition, elegance, and cultural heritage in naming contexts.

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