埢 (quán) - Curved, bent & to curl, to coil

埢Tone 2

quán ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

情仁

埢 · quán

Curved, bent;

to curl, to coil;

winding, tortuous.

Curved, bentto curl, to coilwinding, tortuous.

Usage highlights

Winding pathCoiled shapeCurved and bentWinding streamBent branchTortuous mountain

Synonyms

  • 曲— curved, bent
  • 弯— bent, curved
  • 蜷— curled up, coiled

Antonyms

  • 直— straight
  • 平— flat, level

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mountain path is winding and curved (埢曲的山路).
  • The ancient tree has coiled roots (古树根埢).
  • The river makes a sharp bend here (河流在此埢折).

Collocations

  • Winding path(埢路)
  • Coiled shape(埢形)
  • Curved and bent(埢曲)
  • Winding stream(埢溪)
  • Bent branch(埢枝)
  • Tortuous mountain(埢山)

Idioms

  • Winding paths lead to secluded spots(埢径通幽)
  • Coiled dragon, crouching tiger(埢龙卧虎)
  • Winding streams and lofty peaks(埢溪峻岭)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used in classical Chinese literature to describe natural landscapes with winding, curved features.
  • Appears in poetic descriptions of mountains, rivers, and paths to convey natural beauty and complexity.
  • Sometimes used metaphorically to describe intricate or circuitous situations.

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