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