惀 (lún) - Lun — to understand, to comprehend & to be intelligent

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lún ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

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惀 · lún

Lun — to understand, to comprehend;

to be intelligent;

to be clear-minded.

Lun — to understand, to comprehendto be intelligentto be clear-minded.

Usage highlights

To understand clearlyWisdom and intelligenceClear comprehensionLucidity and intelligenceTo understand thoroughlyInsightful understanding

Synonyms

  • 明— bright, clear, understand
  • 智— wisdom, intelligence
  • 悟— comprehend, realize
  • 解— understand, explain

Antonyms

  • 愚— foolish, stupid
  • 昧— ignorant, obscure
  • 惑— confused, doubtful

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He has a clear understanding of the matter (惀解).
  • She possesses great wisdom and insight (惀智).
  • The explanation was easy to comprehend (惀达).
  • He has a lucid and intelligent mind (惀明).

Collocations

  • To understand clearly(惀解)
  • Wisdom and intelligence(惀智)
  • Clear comprehension(惀达)
  • Lucidity and intelligence(惀明)
  • To understand thoroughly(惀通)
  • Insightful understanding(惀悟)

Idioms

  • Clear understanding and profound insight(惀解深悟)
  • Intelligent mind and virtuous heart(惀明德心)
  • Thorough comprehension and broad knowledge(惀通博识)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character appears in classical Chinese texts with meanings related to understanding and intelligence.
  • It represents the Confucian ideal of clarity of mind and comprehension in learning.
  • The character combines the heart/mind radical (忄) with the phonetic component 仑, suggesting orderly mental processes.

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