宖 (hóng) - A rare character meaning 'peaceful & tranquil

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hóng ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 宀

枫惠

宖 · hóng

A rare character meaning 'peaceful;

tranquil;

secure dwelling'.

A rare character meaning 'peacefultranquilsecure dwelling'.

Usage highlights

Peaceful dwellingTranquil houseSecure homeAncient character 宖Rare character usage

Synonyms

  • 安— peaceful; calm
  • 宁— tranquil; serene
  • 静— quiet; still

Antonyms

  • 乱— chaotic; disorder
  • 危— dangerous; peril

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient dwelling was described as 宖 (peaceful and secure).
  • In classical texts, 宖 denotes a state of tranquility (安宁).
  • The character 宖 appears in some historical names (historical names).

Collocations

  • Peaceful dwelling(宖居)
  • Tranquil house(宖室)
  • Secure home(宖家)
  • Ancient character 宖(古字宖)
  • Rare character usage(宖的罕见用法)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 宖 is a very rare character in modern Chinese, primarily found in classical texts and historical contexts.
  • The character combines the 'roof' radical (宀) with 弘 (vast), suggesting a broadly peaceful or secure dwelling.

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