匀 (yún) - even & uniform

匀Tone 2

yún ｜ 4 strokes ｜ radical: 勹

悦丈

匀 · yún

even;

uniform;

equal;

to distribute evenly;

to share;

to spare

evenuniformequal

Usage highlights

evenwellto distribute evenlyto share outto adjust evenlyto spare some

Synonyms

  • 均— equal; even
  • 平— level; even
  • 齐— uniform; even

Antonyms

  • 乱— disorderly; messy
  • 杂— mixed; miscellaneous
  • 偏— biased; partial

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The distribution is very even (分布很均匀).
  • Please share some time with me (匀点时间给我).
  • The color is uniform (颜色匀称).
  • Can you spare some change?(能匀点零钱吗?)

Collocations

  • even(均匀)
  • well-proportioned(匀称)
  • to distribute evenly(匀摊)
  • to share out(匀分)
  • to adjust evenly(匀整)
  • to spare some(匀出)

Idioms

  • Even and smooth(匀匀实实)
  • Well-proportioned figure(身材匀称)
  • Evenly distributed(分布均匀)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 匀 embodies the Chinese aesthetic principle of balance and harmony in distribution.
  • In traditional Chinese culture, the concept of 'even distribution' reflects the Confucian ideal of fairness and equity.
  • The character is often used in contexts involving resource allocation, reflecting practical wisdom in daily life.

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