孨 (zhuǎn) - Weak & timid

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zhuǎn ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

志

孨 · zhuǎn

Weak;

timid;

triplets;

a rare surname.

Weaktimidtriplets

Usage highlights

Weak and timidRare surnameTriplet birthTimid characterFrail and weak

Synonyms

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He has a timid personality (性格孨弱).
  • The family had triplets (三胞胎孨).
  • This is a rare surname (姓氏孨).
  • The child appears weak and sickly (孨弱的孩子).

Collocations

  • Weak and timid(孨弱)
  • Rare surname(孨姓)
  • Triplet birth(孨生)
  • Timid character(孨性)
  • Frail and weak(孨劣)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character is composed of three '子' (child) characters, literally meaning 'triplets'.
  • Due to its rarity and meaning of 'weak/timid', it is seldom used in modern contexts.
  • It is one of the rarest Chinese surnames.

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