怘 (hù) - Ancient, old & to protect, guard

怘Tone 4

hù ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

枫惠

怘 · hù

Ancient, old;

to protect, guard;

firm, stable;

variant form of 固.

Ancient, oldto protect, guardfirm, stable

Usage highlights

Ancient formTo protect firmlyFirm and stableAncient writingTo guard securelyOld character

Synonyms

  • 固— firm, solid
  • 古— ancient, old
  • 护— protect, guard
  • 守— guard, defend

Antonyms

  • 新— new, fresh
  • 破— broken, damaged
  • 危— dangerous, precarious

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This character is an ancient variant of 固 (gù).
  • It appears in some classical texts meaning 'to protect' (怘护).
  • The character represents the concept of firmness (坚固).
  • In historical documents, it sometimes means 'old' (古老).

Collocations

  • Ancient form(怘体)
  • To protect firmly(怘护)
  • Firm and stable(怘定)
  • Ancient writing(怘文)
  • To guard securely(怘守)
  • Old character(怘字)

Idioms

  • Firm as a rock(坚如怘石)
  • Protect the nation(怘国安邦)
  • Ancient virtue(怘德)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 怘 is an ancient variant character that appears in classical Chinese texts and dictionaries.
  • The character carries meanings related to antiquity, protection, and stability, reflecting traditional values.
  • It is primarily encountered in historical and philological contexts rather than modern usage.

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