卙 (jí) - 卙 — (rare/archaic) diligent, industrious & to be careful, cautious

卙Tone 2

jí ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

慧佳

卙 · jí

卙 — (rare/archaic) diligent, industrious;

to be careful, cautious;

also used in ancient texts.

卙 — (rare/archaic) diligent, industriousto be careful, cautiousalso used in ancient texts.

Usage highlights

diligent and carefulcareful workappearing in classics

Synonyms

  • 勤— diligent, industrious
  • 谨— cautious, careful
  • 慎— prudent, careful

Antonyms

  • 惰— lazy, indolent
  • 疏— negligent, careless

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He was praised for being diligent (卙卙).
  • The ancient text mentions careful work (卙事).
  • This character appears in classical literature (卙 in Shijing).

Collocations

  • diligent and careful(卙卙)
  • careful work(卙事)
  • appearing in classics(卙于诗经)

Idioms

  • Diligent and earnest(卙卙其仁)
  • Careful and meticulous(卙卙翼翼)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts like the Book of Songs (诗经).
  • Considered a rare character in modern usage, primarily of historical interest.
  • Often associated with virtues of diligence and carefulness in ancient contexts.

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