惏 (lán) - Greedy, avaricious & also means cold, frigid (rare usage).

惏Tone 2

lán ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

俊梁

惏 · lán

Greedy, avaricious;

also means cold, frigid (rare usage).

Greedy, avariciousalso means cold, frigid (rare usage).

Usage highlights

Greedy and avariciousCold windInsatiable greedAvaricious natureFrigid appearance

Synonyms

  • 贪— greedy, covetous
  • 婪— avaricious, greedy
  • 寒— cold, frigid

Antonyms

  • 廉— honest, incorruptible
  • 慷— generous, magnanimous
  • 热— hot, warm

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He was known for his greedy nature (惏惏).
  • The ancient text described a cold wind (惏风).
  • The character appears in classical literature with both meanings.
  • Modern usage of this character is extremely rare.

Collocations

  • Greedy and avaricious(惏惏)
  • Cold wind(惏风)
  • Insatiable greed(惏贪)
  • Avaricious nature(惏性)
  • Frigid appearance(惏貌)

Idioms

  • Insatiably greedy(惏惏无厌)
  • Cold and greedy(惏寒贪得)
  • Avaricious and never satisfied(贪惏不止)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character appears in ancient Chinese texts but is extremely rare in modern usage.
  • The dual meanings (greed and cold) reflect classical Chinese semantic development.
  • Primarily found in historical and literary contexts rather than contemporary language.

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