冉 (rǎn) - Gradually & slowly

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rǎn ｜ 5 strokes ｜ radical: 冂

情仁

冉 · rǎn

Gradually;

slowly;

tender and weak;

a surname;

also used in historical contexts.

Graduallyslowlytender and weak

Usage highlights

Gradually risingSurname RanSlowly passingGentle and gracefulRan familyGradual appearance

Synonyms

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The sun rises gradually (冉冉升起).
  • She has the surname Ran (姓冉).
  • Time passes slowly (时光冉冉).
  • The moon gradually appears (明月冉冉).

Collocations

  • Gradually rising(冉冉升起)
  • Surname Ran(姓冉)
  • Slowly passing(冉冉流逝)
  • Gentle and graceful(冉冉婷婷)
  • Ran family(冉家)
  • Gradual appearance(冉冉出现)

Idioms

  • Rising gradually(冉冉上升)
  • Time passes slowly(时光冉冉)
  • Gentle and graceful(冉冉婷婷)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • An ancient Chinese surname dating back to the Zhou dynasty.
  • Often used in classical poetry to describe slow, gradual movement.
  • Associated with the state of Ran during the Spring and Autumn period.

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