婼 (chuò) - Used in ancient names and place names & also means 'disobedient' or 'unruly'.

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chuò ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

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婼 · chuò

Used in ancient names and place names;

also means 'disobedient' or 'unruly'.

Used in ancient names and place namesalso means 'disobedient' or 'unruly'.

Usage highlights

Ruoqiang CountyRuo StateRuo RiverRuo tribedisobedient naturerebellious behavior

Synonyms

  • 逆— disobedient, contrary
  • 叛— rebellious, traitorous

Antonyms

  • 顺— obedient, compliant
  • 从— following, obeying

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient state of Ruo (婼国) was located in present-day Gansu.
  • She has a rebellious personality (婼性).
  • The Ruo River (婼水) flows through Qinghai province.
  • Historical records mention the Ruo tribe (婼羌).

Collocations

  • Ruoqiang County(婼羌县)
  • Ruo State(婼国)
  • Ruo River(婼水)
  • Ruo tribe(婼部)
  • disobedient nature(婼性)
  • rebellious behavior(婼行)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient Chinese historical texts as a place name and tribal name.
  • The character combines the female radical with '若', suggesting a meaning related to female disobedience or non-compliance.
  • Ruoqiang County in Xinjiang preserves this character in its historical name.

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