夆 (féng) - To butt against & to meet

夆Tone 2

féng ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 夂

枫惠

夆 · féng

To butt against;

to meet;

to resist;

also used as a phonetic component in characters.

To butt againstto meetto resist

Usage highlights

As a component in charactersAncient meaning of meetingResistance meaningUsed in classical texts

Synonyms

  • 逢— to meet; to come across
  • 遇— to encounter; to meet

Antonyms

  • 避— to avoid; to evade

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This character appears in many compound characters (e.g., 逢, 峰).
  • The ancient meaning is to meet or encounter (相遇).
  • It can also mean to resist or oppose (抵触).

Collocations

  • As a component in characters(夆 as phonetic)
  • Ancient meaning of meeting(相遇)
  • Resistance meaning(抵触)
  • Used in classical texts(古籍用字)

Idioms

  • No common idioms specifically with 夆 alone

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 夆 is primarily used as a phonetic component in modern Chinese rather than as an independent character.
  • It carries meanings related to meeting and resistance in classical Chinese contexts.

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