嘾 (dàn) - To hold in the mouth & to contain

嘾Tone 4

dàn ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

橙丁

嘾 · dàn

To hold in the mouth;

to contain;

to taste;

to savor;

to enjoy;

to appreciate.

To hold in the mouthto containto taste

Usage highlights

Savor wineHold candyAppreciate meaningTaste flavorContain dewEnjoy beauty

Synonyms

  • 含— to hold in the mouth; to contain
  • 尝— to taste; to try
  • 品— to sample; to savor

Antonyms

  • 吐— to spit out; to vomit
  • 呕— to vomit; to retch

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He savored the fine wine (嘾美酒).
  • She held the candy in her mouth (嘾糖果).
  • They appreciated the beautiful scenery (嘾风景).
  • The poem contains deep meaning (嘾深意).

Collocations

  • Savor wine(嘾酒)
  • Hold candy(嘾糖)
  • Appreciate meaning(嘾意)
  • Taste flavor(嘾味)
  • Contain dew(嘾露)
  • Enjoy beauty(嘾美)

Idioms

  • To contain dew and cherish fragrance(嘾露怀芳)
  • To savor the meaning and appreciate the substance(嘾味赏质)
  • To hold virtue and cherish jade(嘾德怀玉)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character combines the mouth radical (口) with the phonetic component 覃, suggesting the action of holding or containing in the mouth.
  • In classical usage, it often conveys the idea of deep appreciation or savoring, not just physical tasting.
  • It appears in literary contexts to describe the subtle enjoyment of flavors, meanings, or virtues.

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