孂 (jiǎo) - Ancient character meaning deep, profound, or mysterious & also used to describe something hidden or secret.

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jiǎo ｜ 20 strokes ｜ radical:

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孂 · jiǎo

Ancient character meaning deep, profound, or mysterious;

also used to describe something hidden or secret.

Ancient character meaning deep, profound, or mysteriousalso used to describe something hidden or secret.

Usage highlights

profound mysterydeep meaninghidden truthprofound wisdommysterious depthsecret knowledge

Synonyms

  • 深— deep, profound
  • 奥— profound, mysterious
  • 玄— mysterious, profound

Antonyms

  • 浅— shallow, superficial
  • 明— clear, obvious
  • 显— evident, apparent

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text contains profound mysteries (孂秘).
  • Her expression was deep and inscrutable (表情孂深).
  • They explored the hidden depths of the cave (洞穴的孂处).
  • This philosophy contains profound wisdom (孂智).

Collocations

  • profound mystery(孂秘)
  • deep meaning(孂义)
  • hidden truth(孂理)
  • profound wisdom(孂智)
  • mysterious depth(孂深)
  • secret knowledge(孂知)

Idioms

  • Profound and unfathomable(孂不可测)
  • Deep mysteries and hidden truths(孂理深藏)
  • Containing profound meaning(内含孂义)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts, particularly in philosophical and mystical contexts.
  • Often used to describe deep, hidden meanings in texts or profound states of being.
  • Considered an archaic character rarely used in modern Chinese.

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