弚 (tuí) - An archaic character meaning to decline, fall, or & also used in some historical texts.

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tuí ｜ 6 strokes ｜ radical: 弓

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弚 · tuí

An archaic character meaning to decline, fall, or collapse;

also used in some historical texts.

An archaic character meaning to decline, fall, oralso used in some historical texts.

Usage highlights

decline and falldecay and collapsefalling into ruinhistorical declinecultural decay

Synonyms

  • 衰— decline, weaken
  • 落— fall, drop
  • 败— defeat, decay

Antonyms

  • 兴— prosper, rise
  • 盛— flourishing, prosperous
  • 升— ascend, rise

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The old structure was in a state of decline (弚败).
  • Historical records mention a period of collapse (弚落).
  • The character appears in classical texts describing decay (弚朽).

Collocations

  • decline and fall(弚落)
  • decay and collapse(弚败)
  • falling into ruin(弚朽)
  • historical decline(弚亡)
  • cultural decay(弚坏)

Idioms

  • The great decline and fall(大弚落)
  • From prosperity to decay(盛极而弚)
  • The inevitable collapse(必弚之势)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese literature describing the decline of dynasties or structures.
  • Used in historical contexts to denote collapse or deterioration.
  • Rare in modern usage but preserved in some classical texts.

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