卛 (shuài) - Rate & proportion

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shuài ｜ 21 strokes ｜ radical:

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卛 · shuài

Rate;

proportion;

to lead;

to command;

to follow;

to obey;

variant of 帅 meaning commander-in-chief.

Rateproportionto lead

Usage highlights

Interest rateExchange rateGrowth rateTo leadTo commandTo follow

Synonyms

  • 率— rate; proportion; to lead
  • 帅— commander; handsome
  • 领— to lead; collar

Antonyms

  • 从— to follow; obey
  • 随— to follow; accompany

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The interest rate is low (利率低).
  • He leads the team (率领团队).
  • Follow the rules (遵循规则).
  • The general commanded the army (将军率军).

Collocations

  • Interest rate(利率)
  • Exchange rate(汇率)
  • Growth rate(增长率)
  • To lead(率领)
  • To command(率军)
  • To follow(遵循)

Idioms

  • Frank and straightforward(坦率真诚)
  • To lead troops(率兵出征)
  • To set an example(率先垂范)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character has dual meanings of both 'to lead/command' and 'to follow/obey'.
  • In military contexts, it relates to leadership and command.
  • In mathematical contexts, it represents ratios and proportions.

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