恆 (héng) - Constant, permanent, enduring & refers to persistence, perseverance, and unchanging nature

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恆 · héng

Constant, permanent, enduring;

refers to persistence, perseverance, and unchanging nature;

often used in philosophical and moral contexts.

Constant, permanent, enduringrefers to persistence, perseverance, and unchanging natureoften used in philosophical and moral contexts.

Usage highlights

PerseverancePermanentConstant starConstant lawEternalConstant temperature

Synonyms

  • 常— Constant, regular
  • 久— Long-lasting, enduring
  • 永— Eternal, perpetual

Antonyms

  • 變— Change, transformation
  • 暫— Temporary, transient
  • 瞬— Momentary, fleeting

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The universe operates with constant laws (恆定律).
  • He showed great perseverance in his studies (恆心).
  • This is a permanent solution (恆久 solution).
  • The star remains fixed in position (恆星).

Collocations

  • Perseverance(恆心)
  • Permanent(恆久)
  • Constant star(恆星)
  • Constant law(恆定律)
  • Eternal(永恆)
  • Constant temperature(恆溫)

Idioms

  • Perseverance leads to success(持之以恆)
  • The constant way of heaven(天行有恆)
  • Maintain constancy in adversity(處變不恆)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Confucian philosophy,恆 represents moral constancy and unwavering virtue.
  • In Daoism,恆 aligns with the eternal, unchanging Dao underlying all phenomena.
  • The character appears in the I Ching (Book of Changes) emphasizing the importance of constancy in change.

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