均 (jūn) - Equal, even, fair & to make equal

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jūn ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 土

君俊

均 · jūn

Equal, even, fair;

to make equal;

all, without exception.

Equal, even, fairto make equalall, without exception.

Usage highlights

AverageEvenEquilibriumAllFairHarmonious

Synonyms

  • 平— level, flat, equal
  • 等— equal, same
  • 匀— even, uniform

Antonyms

  • 偏— partial, biased
  • 差— unequal, difference
  • 歧— divergent, unequal

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The distribution is very fair (分配很均).
  • The temperature is even throughout (温度均匀).
  • All team members must participate (队员均需参加).
  • The soil is very fertile (土壤很均).

Collocations

  • Average(平均)
  • Even(均匀)
  • Equilibrium(均衡)
  • All(均需)
  • Fair(均等)
  • Harmonious(均和)

Idioms

  • To treat equally without discrimination(一视同仁)
  • To share equally among all(利益均沾)
  • Perfectly balanced(势均力敌)
  • Uneven and irregular(参差不均)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Reflects the Confucian ideal of fairness and equitable distribution.
  • Used in historical contexts related to land distribution and tax systems.
  • Embodies the Chinese cultural value of balance and harmony in relationships.

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