屣 (xǐ) - slipper & sandal

屣Tone 3

xǐ ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

万响

屣 · xǐ

slipper;

sandal;

old shoe;

to treat lightly or discard.

slippersandalold shoe

Usage highlights

straw sandalsto discard like an old shoeto tread lightlywornto treat lightly

Synonyms

  • 履— shoe; to tread
  • 鞋— shoe
  • 屐— clog; wooden shoes

Antonyms

  • 珍— treasure; to value highly
  • 宝— treasure; precious

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He cast aside wealth like an old shoe (弃之如敝屣).
  • The hermit wore straw sandals (草屣).
  • She trod lightly in her slippers (屣履).

Collocations

  • straw sandals(草屣)
  • to discard like an old shoe(弃如敝屣)
  • to tread lightly(屣履)
  • worn-out shoes(敝屣)
  • to treat lightly(视如敝屣)

Idioms

  • To cast aside like a worn-out shoe(弃之如敝屣)
  • To treat as worthless(视如敝屣)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In classical texts, '敝屣' (worn-out shoes) symbolizes something worthless to be discarded.
  • The character reflects ancient footwear, often made of straw or simple materials.
  • Used metaphorically to express disdain for material possessions or fame.

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