惯 (guàn) - To be accustomed to & to be used to

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guàn ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

枫惠

惯 · guàn

To be accustomed to;

to be used to;

to indulge;

to spoil (a child);

habit;

custom.

To be accustomed toto be used toto indulge

Usage highlights

HabitTo spoilAccustomed toCustomIndulgeTo be used to

Synonyms

  • 习— to practice; habit
  • 熟— familiar; skilled

Antonyms

  • 生— unfamiliar; raw
  • 陌— strange; unfamiliar

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • I am used to getting up early (习惯早起).
  • Don't spoil the child (别惯孩子).
  • He is accustomed to this lifestyle (他惯于这种生活方式).
  • Bad habits are hard to break (坏习惯难改).

Collocations

  • Habit(习惯)
  • To spoil(惯坏)
  • Accustomed to(惯于)
  • Custom(惯例)
  • Indulge(惯纵)
  • To be used to(用惯)

Idioms

  • Accustomed to it and regard it as normal(习以为惯)
  • Follow the old routine(惯常做法)
  • Spoiled and willful(娇生惯养)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character combines 'heart/mind' (忄) and 'to string together' (贯), suggesting a mental pattern formed through repetition.
  • In Chinese parenting discourse, '惯' often carries negative connotations when referring to over-indulging children.
  • The concept of '习惯' (habit) is important in both personal development and social customs in Chinese culture.

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