劧 (zhǐ) - Strength, skill, ability & archaic character meaning to be strong and capable.

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zhǐ ｜ 6 strokes ｜ radical: 力

丈志

劧 · zhǐ

Strength, skill, ability;

archaic character meaning to be strong and capable.

Strength, skill, abilityarchaic character meaning to be strong and capable.

Usage highlights

Strength and skillSkilled personCapable and strongAncient term for ability

Synonyms

  • 力— strength, power
  • 强— strong, powerful
  • 能— ability, capability

Antonyms

  • 弱— weak, feeble
  • 拙— clumsy, unskilled

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Ancient texts mention skilled individuals (劧士).
  • The character appears in classical dictionaries (《康熙字典》).
  • It represents strength and competence (有劧之人).

Collocations

  • Strength and skill(劧力)
  • Skilled person(劧士)
  • Capable and strong(有劧)
  • Ancient term for ability(古劧)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese dictionaries like Kangxi Dictionary.
  • Used in historical contexts to describe strength and capability.
  • Rarely used in modern Chinese, primarily of historical interest.

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