(shì) - To be accustomed to & to be habituated to

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shì | 6 strokes | radical: 忄

· shì

To be accustomed to;

to be habituated to;

to indulge in;

to be accustomed to luxury and extravagance.

To be accustomed toto be habituated toto indulge in

Usage highlights

Accustomed to luxuryIndulge in habitsHabituated to extravaganceBecome accustomed toIndulge in desires

Synonyms

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He became accustomed to luxury (忕于奢侈).
  • One should not indulge in bad habits (不应忕于恶习).
  • The official was habituated to corruption (官员忕于贪腐).

Collocations

  • Accustomed to luxury(忕于奢侈)
  • Indulge in habits(忕于习惯)
  • Habituated to extravagance(忕于奢华)
  • Become accustomed to(忕于)
  • Indulge in desires(忕于欲望)

Idioms

  • Accustomed to luxury and extravagance(忕侈)
  • Indulge in bad habits(忕于恶习)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character carries a negative connotation, often describing indulgence in luxury or bad habits.
  • It is relatively rare in modern usage but appears in classical texts to criticize moral decay.

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