婟 (hù) - To be deeply attached to & to cherish

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hù ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

枫惠

婟 · hù

To be deeply attached to;

to cherish;

also refers to jealousy in ancient usage.

To be deeply attached toto cherishalso refers to jealousy in ancient usage.

Usage highlights

Deep attachmentFavored consortJealousyCherished loveDeep affectionAttachment to power

Synonyms

  • 恋— to love; to feel attached to
  • 爱— to love; affection
  • 宠— to dote on; to favor

Antonyms

  • 弃— to abandon; to discard
  • 疏— to alienate; to drift apart

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She was deeply attached to her family (婟亲).
  • The emperor favored his consort (婟宠).
  • Ancient texts mention jealousy (婟忌).
  • She cherished her memories (婟恋).

Collocations

  • Deep attachment(婟亲)
  • Favored consort(婟宠)
  • Jealousy(婟忌)
  • Cherished love(婟恋)
  • Deep affection(婟爱)
  • Attachment to power(婟权)

Idioms

  • Deeply attached and unwilling to part(婟恋不舍)
  • Favored and jealous(婟宠生忌)
  • Cherishing old ways(婟古守旧)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing deep emotional attachment, often in romantic or familial contexts.
  • In ancient usage, could carry connotations of excessive attachment leading to jealousy.
  • Rare in modern usage but preserved in historical and literary contexts.

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