冄 (rǎn) - Gradually & slowly

冄Tone 3

rǎn ｜ 4 strokes ｜ radical: 冂

情仁

冄 · rǎn

Gradually;

slowly;

variant form of 冉;

used in ancient texts.

Graduallyslowlyvariant form of 冉

Usage highlights

Gradually risingSlowly growingAncient form of 冉Gradual progressSlow movement

Synonyms

  • 冉— gradually; slowly (modern variant)
  • 渐— gradually; little by little
  • 徐— slowly; gently

Antonyms

  • 急— urgent; hurried
  • 速— fast; rapid
  • 骤— sudden; abrupt

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The moon rose gradually (冄冄上升).
  • His beard grew slowly (须发冄冄).
  • This is an ancient variant of 冉 (冄 is an ancient form).

Collocations

  • Gradually rising(冄冄上升)
  • Slowly growing(冄冄生长)
  • Ancient form of 冉(冄的古字)
  • Gradual progress(冄进)
  • Slow movement(冄动)

Idioms

  • Rising gradually(冄冄上升)
  • Slowly but surely(冄冄而行)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 冄 is an ancient character that appears in classical Chinese texts.
  • It is considered a variant form of 冉, sharing the same meaning of gradual progression.
  • In modern usage, 冉 is more common while 冄 is primarily encountered in historical contexts.

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