(dǒng) - Deeply loved & cherished

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dǒng | 15 strokes | radical:

· dǒng

Deeply loved;

cherished;

favored;

a term denoting affection and fondness, often used in names.

Deeply lovedcherishedfavored

Usage highlights

Deeply lovedReceive favorCherished childFavored consortParental affectionImperial favor

Synonyms

  • to dote on; to pamper
  • love

Antonyms

  • to detest; to dislike
  • evil; loathe

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She is deeply cherished by her family (深受家庭嬞爱).
  • The emperor favored his youngest daughter (皇帝嬞爱小女儿).
  • This name implies being treasured (这个名字寓意受嬞).

Collocations

  • Deeply loved(深受嬞爱)
  • Receive favor(受嬞)
  • Cherished child(嬞子)
  • Favored consort(嬞妃)
  • Parental affection(父母之嬞)
  • Imperial favor(帝嬞)

Idioms

  • Deeply cherished and loved(深受嬞爱)
  • Favored by heaven(天之所嬞)
  • The emperor's special favor(圣心独嬞)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used historically in contexts of imperial favor or deep familial affection.
  • Rare in modern daily language but sometimes chosen in names to convey a sense of being treasured.
  • The character contains the 'female' radical (女), often associating it with feminine qualities in naming.

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