坌 (bèn) - Dust & to gather, accumulate

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bèn ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 土

傲不

坌 · bèn

Dust;

to gather, accumulate;

clumsy, awkward;

also used as a surname.

Dustto gather, accumulateclumsy, awkward

Usage highlights

Dust and dirtAccumulate wealthClumsy and awkwardGather togetherDust flyingDusty appearance

Synonyms

  • 尘— dust
  • 笨— clumsy, stupid
  • 聚— gather, assemble

Antonyms

  • 灵— clever, agile
  • 散— scatter, disperse

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Dust was flying everywhere (尘坌飞扬).
  • He accumulated a great fortune (坌积巨富).
  • The clumsy worker made a mess (坌工拙劣).

Collocations

  • Dust and dirt(尘坌)
  • Accumulate wealth(坌财)
  • Clumsy and awkward(坌拙)
  • Gather together(坌集)
  • Dust flying(坌飞)
  • Dusty appearance(坌貌)

Idioms

  • Dust and dirt flying about(尘坌飞扬)
  • Accumulated wealth and treasures(坌积财宝)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally meant dust or flying dust, later extended to mean gathering or accumulating.
  • Used metaphorically to describe someone who is clumsy or awkward in manner.
  • A relatively rare surname in China.

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