恒 (héng) - Constant, permanent, enduring & refers to perseverance, steadfastness, and unchanging nature

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héng ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical: 忄

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恒 · héng

Constant, permanent, enduring;

refers to perseverance, steadfastness, and unchanging nature;

often used in philosophical and moral contexts.

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

Usage highlights

PerseverancePermanentConstant starConstant temperatureEternal truthConstant law

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

  • 变— Change, transform
  • 暂— Temporary, brief
  • 瞬— Momentary, instant

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He has a constant heart (恒心).
  • This is a permanent principle (恒理).
  • The moon goes through its phases (月有恒).
  • She maintains a steady effort (持之以恒).

Collocations

  • Perseverance(恒心)
  • Permanent(恒久)
  • Constant star(恒星)
  • Constant temperature(恒温)
  • Eternal truth(恒理)
  • Constant law(恒法)

Idioms

  • Perseverance leads to success(持之以恒)
  • The sun and moon have constant orbits(日月经天，江河行地)
  • Eternal principles(恒河沙数)
  • Unchanging heart(恒心不变)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Confucian philosophy, '恒' represents the virtue of perseverance and constancy in moral cultivation.
  • In Buddhism, '恒河沙数' (as numerous as the sands of the Ganges) symbolizes infinity and countless numbers.
  • The character appears in classical texts like the I Ching, emphasizing the importance of steadfastness.

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