埀 (chuí) - An ancient form of 垂, meaning to hang & to be on the verge of

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chuí ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

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埀 · chuí

An ancient form of 垂, meaning to hang down, droop, suspend;

to be on the verge of;

to bestow, confer;

to approach, nearly.

An ancient form of 垂, meaning to hangto be on the verge ofto bestow, confer

Usage highlights

Hanging willowBestow graceHanging curtainDrooping branchesOn the verge of deathHanging rock

Synonyms

  • 垂— to hang down, droop (modern standard form)
  • 挂— to hang, suspend
  • 悬— to suspend, hang

Antonyms

  • 升— to rise, ascend
  • 扬— to raise, lift up
  • 举— to lift, raise

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The willow branches hang down (埀柳).
  • He is on the verge of success (功成名埀).
  • The curtain was suspended from the ceiling (帘幕埀落).
  • The emperor bestowed a title (埀恩).

Collocations

  • Hanging willow(埀柳)
  • Bestow grace(埀恩)
  • Hanging curtain(埀帘)
  • Drooping branches(埀枝)
  • On the verge of death(命埀一线)
  • Hanging rock(埀石)

Idioms

  • A name hanging through the ages(名埀青史)
  • Bestowing favor and establishing laws(埀法立制)
  • Hanging tassels and flowing ribbons(埀缨曳佩)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 埀 is an ancient variant of 垂, commonly seen in classical texts and historical documents.
  • In naming, it carries connotations of grace, bestowal, and enduring legacy.
  • The character appears in historical contexts related to imperial decrees and honors.

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