巸 (yí) - broad chin & to grow

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yí ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

一懿

巸 · yí

broad chin;

to grow;

to expand;

prosperous (archaic meaning)

broad chinto growto expand

Usage highlights

broad chingrow and expandprosperous appearancefacial feature

Synonyms

  • 颐— chin; cheeks; to nourish
  • 广— wide; broad; extensive

Antonyms

  • 窄— narrow; cramped
  • 缩— shrink; contract

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text described a ruler with a broad chin (巸).
  • In historical contexts, it signifies growth and expansion (巸).
  • The character appears in classical Chinese literature with the meaning of prosperity (巸).

Collocations

  • broad chin(巸)
  • grow and expand(巸)
  • prosperous appearance(巸)
  • facial feature(巸)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient Chinese texts with meanings related to physical features and prosperity.
  • Considered an archaic character rarely used in modern Chinese.
  • May be found in historical or classical literature contexts.

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