匌 (gé) - To surround, encircle & to be all around

匌Tone 2

gé ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 勹

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匌 · gé

To surround, encircle;

to be all around;

archaic character describing something enveloping or comprehensive.

To surround, encircleto be all aroundarchaic character describing something enveloping or comprehensive.

Usage highlights

Surrounding mistEncircling mountainsAllComprehensive coverageEnveloping clouds

Synonyms

  • 围— to surround, encircle
  • 包— to wrap, envelop
  • 环— to circle, surround

Antonyms

  • 散— to scatter, disperse
  • 开— to open, spread out

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mountain mist enveloped the valley (山雾匌谷).
  • Ancient texts describe the sky encircling the earth (天匌地).
  • The character appears in classical literature describing surrounding phenomena.

Collocations

  • Surrounding mist(匌雾)
  • Encircling mountains(匌山)
  • All-encompassing(匌匝)
  • Comprehensive coverage(匌覆)
  • Enveloping clouds(匌云)

Idioms

  • The sky envelops and the earth carries(天匌地载)
  • Surrounding and covering completely(匌匝覆盖)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient Chinese texts describing natural phenomena of envelopment.
  • Used in classical literature to depict comprehensive or all-around coverage.
  • Considered an archaic character with limited modern usage.

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