惔 (tán) - Dàn — to burn & to blaze

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tán ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

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惔 · tán

Dàn — to burn;

to blaze;

tranquil;

peaceful;

calm (archaic usage).

Dàn — to burnto blazetranquil

Usage highlights

to burn fiercelycalm and peacefultranquil stateblazing fireserene mind

Synonyms

  • 焚— to burn
  • 烧— to burn
  • 静— calm, quiet
  • 淡— light, mild; tranquil

Antonyms

  • 躁— restless, impatient
  • 急— urgent, hurried

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The fire burned fiercely (炎炎惔惔).
  • He remained calm and composed (心情惔然).
  • The ancient text describes a tranquil state (惔泊无为).

Collocations

  • to burn fiercely(炎惔)
  • calm and peaceful(惔然)
  • tranquil state(惔泊)
  • blazing fire(惔火)
  • serene mind(惔心)

Idioms

  • Burning with anxiety(忧心如惔)
  • Flames raging fiercely(炎炎惔惔)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts like the Book of Songs with both 'burning' and 'tranquil' meanings.
  • The character's dual meanings reflect ancient philosophical concepts of external fire and internal calm.
  • Rare in modern usage but preserved in classical literature and poetic contexts.

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