廙 (yì) - Yì — respectful & reverent

廙Tone 4

yì ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

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廙 · yì

Yì — respectful;

reverent;

also refers to a type of ancient tent or canopy used for ceremonies.

Yì — respectfulreverentalso refers to a type of ancient tent

Usage highlights

Respectful attitudeCeremonial canopyReverent demeanorSolemn respectAncient tentRitual reverence

Synonyms

  • 敬— respect; reverence
  • 恭— respectful; reverent
  • 肃— solemn; respectful

Antonyms

  • 傲— arrogant; proud
  • 慢— disrespectful; rude

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He showed a respectful attitude (廙敬的态度).
  • The ancient ceremony used a special canopy (廙帐).
  • They maintained reverence during the ritual (保持廙肃).

Collocations

  • Respectful attitude(廙敬)
  • Ceremonial canopy(廙帐)
  • Reverent demeanor(廙容)
  • Solemn respect(廙肃)
  • Ancient tent(廙室)
  • Ritual reverence(廙礼)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally referred to a ceremonial tent or canopy used in ancient rituals.
  • The character combines the 'house' radical with 'respect', indicating reverent behavior in a formal setting.
  • Considered an archaic character rarely used in modern Chinese.

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