彌 (mí) - To fill & to cover

彌Tone 2

mí ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

伦妙

彌 · mí

To fill;

to cover;

to be full;

extensive;

to extend;

to last long;

used in Buddhist terms for Maitreya;

also used as a surname.

To fillto coverto be full

Usage highlights

Fill the airMaitreya BuddhaAmnestyLast longCover upExtensive

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 缺— lack, deficiency
  • 空— empty

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The smoke filled the room (烟雾弥漫).
  • This medicine can relieve pain (这种药能止痛).
  • He is a Buddhist believer (他是弥勒佛的信徒).
  • The celebration lasted for several days (庆祝活动持续了数日).

Collocations

  • Fill the air(弥漫)
  • Maitreya Buddha(弥勒佛)
  • Amnesty(大赦)
  • Last long(弥久)
  • Cover up(弥补)
  • Extensive(弥广)

Idioms

  • To make up for one's mistakes(弥缝其阙)
  • Lasting through the ages(弥留之际)
  • Widespread and long-lasting(弥天大谎)
  • To fill the sky(弥天盖地)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Buddhism, 弥 is used in 弥勒 (Maitreya), the future Buddha who will appear to teach the pure dharma.
  • Used in historical contexts for amnesty or pardon, as in 大赦 meaning 'great pardon'.
  • Often appears in classical literature to describe something extensive, full, or long-lasting.

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