廑 (jǐn) - Hut, cottage & diligently, carefully

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jǐn ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

傑君

廑 · jǐn

Hut, cottage;

diligently, carefully;

barely, only.

Hut, cottagediligently, carefullybarely, only.

Usage highlights

Small hutWork diligentlyBarely enoughManage carefullyNarrow dwellingSlight effort

Synonyms

  • 勤— diligent, industrious
  • 仅— only, merely
  • 陋— humble, simple (as in a dwelling)

Antonyms

  • 奢— luxurious, extravagant
  • 广— wide, spacious

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He lived in a small hut (廑舍).
  • She worked diligently (廑廑) on the project.
  • There is barely enough time (廑够时间).
  • He managed the affairs carefully (廑理).

Collocations

  • Small hut(廑舍)
  • Work diligently(廑廑)
  • Barely enough(廑够)
  • Manage carefully(廑理)
  • Narrow dwelling(廑庐)
  • Slight effort(廑力)

Idioms

  • Barely sufficient(廑廑足用)
  • Diligent and careful(廑廑业业)
  • Living in a humble hut(廑庐而居)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally depicted a small, humble dwelling, reflecting modesty in ancient Chinese culture.
  • The character's meaning extended from a physical structure to an adverb meaning 'barely' or 'only', emphasizing scarcity or minimalism.
  • Its use as an adverb for 'diligently' is archaic but appears in classical texts, highlighting the virtue of careful effort.

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