忲 (tài) - Extravagant, wasteful, indulgent & to be accustomed to luxury.

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tài ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 忄

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忲 · tài

Extravagant, wasteful, indulgent;

to be accustomed to luxury.

Extravagant, wasteful, indulgentto be accustomed to luxury.

Usage highlights

Extravagant and wastefulLuxurious habitsAccustomed to indulgenceWasteful spendingLavish lifestyle

Synonyms

  • 奢— luxurious, extravagant
  • 侈— wasteful, excessive
  • 费— wasteful, to spend

Antonyms

  • 俭— frugal, economical
  • 朴— simple, plain
  • 省— economical, to save

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He lives an extravagant lifestyle (生活忲奢).
  • She is accustomed to luxury (习惯忲侈).
  • Avoid wasteful habits (避免忲费).

Collocations

  • Extravagant and wasteful(忲侈)
  • Luxurious habits(忲习)
  • Accustomed to indulgence(忲于)
  • Wasteful spending(忲费)
  • Lavish lifestyle(生活忲奢)

Idioms

  • Extravagant and wasteful(忲侈浪费)
  • Accustomed to luxury and indulgence(习于忲侈)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character carries negative connotations in Chinese culture, associated with excess and lack of restraint.
  • Traditionally viewed as a character warning against the dangers of luxury and moral decay.

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