弭 (mǐ) - to stop & to cease

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mǐ ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical: 弓

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弭 · mǐ

to stop;

to cease;

to end;

to eliminate;

a type of ancient bow with decorated ends.

to stopto ceaseto end

Usage highlights

to quell conflictto stop rumorsto eliminate disastersto cease fightingto end troublesto quell rebellion

Synonyms

  • 止— to stop
  • 息— to cease
  • 消— to eliminate

Antonyms

  • 起— to start
  • 兴— to rise
  • 生— to generate

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The conflict was finally resolved (弭兵).
  • He tried to quell the rumors (弭谤).
  • The medicine alleviated the pain (弭患).
  • Ancient bows with bone decorations were called 弓弭.

Collocations

  • to quell conflict(弭兵)
  • to stop rumors(弭谤)
  • to eliminate disasters(弭灾)
  • to cease fighting(弭战)
  • to end troubles(弭患)
  • to quell rebellion(弭乱)

Idioms

  • To quell conflict and cherish peace(弭兵息民)
  • To eliminate disasters and avoid harm(弭灾避祸)
  • To stop rumors and prevent trouble(弭谤止纷)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally referred to the decorated ends of ancient bows, later extended to mean 'to stop' or 'to end'.
  • Used in historical contexts about diplomatic peacemaking, such as the '弭兵之会' (peace conferences) during the Spring and Autumn period.

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