悐 (tì) - Caution, vigilance & respectful, reverent

悐Tone 4

tì ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

檀婷

悐 · tì

Caution, vigilance;

respectful, reverent;

to run away, flee;

also used in ancient texts to mean 'to substitute' or 'to change'.

Caution, vigilancerespectful, reverentto run away, flee

Usage highlights

Reverent and cautiousFlee in fearRespectful aweSubstitutionChange and replace

Synonyms

  • 惕— cautious, vigilant
  • 敬— respectful, reverent
  • 逃— to flee, escape

Antonyms

  • 莽— rash, reckless
  • 怠— negligent, idle

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He fled from danger (悐悐而逃).
  • She showed reverent respect (悐敬).
  • Ancient texts use 悐 to mean substitution (悐代).

Collocations

  • Reverent and cautious(悐悐)
  • Flee in fear(悐逃)
  • Respectful awe(悐敬)
  • Substitution(悐代)
  • Change and replace(悐易)

Idioms

  • Extremely cautious and vigilant(悐悐小心)
  • Fleeing in panic(悐悐而遁)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts with multiple nuanced meanings including caution, reverence, and flight.
  • The character combines heart/mind (心) and easy/simple (易) components, suggesting a mental state of readiness or change.
  • Rare in modern usage but preserved in classical literature and specialized contexts.

FAQ