悈 (jiè) - To guard against & to be vigilant

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jiè ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

傑君

悈 · jiè

To guard against;

to be vigilant;

cautious;

also an archaic term meaning to change or alter.

To guard againstto be vigilantcautious

Usage highlights

To guard againstVigilant and cautiousTo change or alterCautious wordsPrudent actionsSolemn and respectful

Synonyms

  • 戒— to guard against; to warn
  • 慎— cautious; careful
  • 警— to alert; to warn

Antonyms

  • 懈— slack; negligent
  • 怠— idle; negligent

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He remained vigilant against danger (悈惕).
  • The ancient text uses 悈 to mean alteration (悈易).
  • One must be cautious in speech and action (悈言悈行).

Collocations

  • To guard against(悈防)
  • Vigilant and cautious(悈惕)
  • To change or alter(悈易)
  • Cautious words(悈言)
  • Prudent actions(悈行)
  • Solemn and respectful(悈肃)

Idioms

  • Vigilant and cautious(悈惕不懈)
  • Solemn and respectful demeanor(悈肃之容)
  • Guarding against extravagance(悈防奢靡)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts with meanings related to vigilance and alteration.
  • Rare in modern usage, primarily encountered in historical or literary contexts.
  • The character combines the heart/mind radical (忄) with 戒 (guard against), emphasizing mental caution.

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