宐 (yí) - A variant form of 宜 & meaning suitable, appropriate, fitting

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yí ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 宀

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宐 · yí

A variant form of 宜;

meaning suitable, appropriate, fitting;

ought to;

should.

A variant form of 宜meaning suitable, appropriate, fittingought to

Usage highlights

suitableappropriateought tofittingpropertimely

Synonyms

  • 宜— suitable, appropriate
  • 合适— suitable, fitting
  • 适当— appropriate, proper

Antonyms

  • 不宜— inappropriate, unsuitable
  • 不当— improper, inappropriate

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This is quite appropriate (宐当).
  • It should be done this way (宐如此).
  • The timing is suitable (时机宐人).

Collocations

  • suitable(宐合)
  • appropriate(宐当)
  • ought to(宐应)
  • fitting(宐称)
  • proper(宐正)
  • timely(宐时)

Idioms

  • Everything is appropriate(事事宐然)
  • Suitable for both refined and popular taste(雅俗宐赏)
  • Appropriate to the occasion(因时宐宜)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 宐 is an ancient variant of 宜, appearing in classical texts and inscriptions.
  • The character carries connotations of harmony and propriety in traditional Chinese philosophy.

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