(ēn) - Small, thin, or meager & a rare character used in some dialects and

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ēn | 7 strokes | radical: 大

· ēn

Small, thin, or meager;

a rare character used in some dialects and personal names.

Small, thin, or meagera rare character used in some dialects and

Usage highlights

Thin and smallSmall portionRare characterDialect usagePersonal name

Synonyms

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He is quite thin (奀瘦).
  • This portion is rather small (奀細).
  • The character 奀 is uncommon in modern usage (奀字).

Collocations

  • Thin and small(奀瘦)
  • Small portion(奀細)
  • Rare character(奀字)
  • Dialect usage(方言奀)
  • Personal name(人名奀)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in Cantonese and other southern Chinese dialects to describe smallness or thinness.
  • Sometimes used in personal names, though rare, possibly to express a wish for the child to remain small and cherished.

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