娖 (chuò) - Neat, orderly & to arrange in order

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chuò ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

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娖 · chuò

Neat, orderly;

to arrange in order;

cautious, careful;

used in historical contexts for military formations.

Neat, orderlyto arrange in ordercautious, careful

Usage highlights

Neat and orderlyCautious and carefulTo arrange troopsTo stand in orderTo restrain and control

Synonyms

  • 整— neat, orderly
  • 齐— orderly,整齐
  • 谨— cautious, careful

Antonyms

  • 乱— chaotic, disorderly
  • 散— scattered, loose

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The troops were neatly arranged (队伍整齐严娖).
  • She handled the matter with caution (她做事很娖谨).
  • The ancient text describes the soldiers standing in orderly ranks (士兵严娖而立).

Collocations

  • Neat and orderly(严娖)
  • Cautious and careful(娖谨)
  • To arrange troops(娖兵)
  • To stand in order(娖立)
  • To restrain and control(掣娖)

Idioms

  • Neat and orderly ranks(队伍严娖)
  • Cautious and meticulous handling(娖谨从事)

Cultural background

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  • Primarily used in classical Chinese and historical texts, especially military contexts.
  • Rare in modern vernacular usage, appearing mainly in fixed expressions or literary works.
  • The character carries connotations of discipline, order, and careful arrangement.

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