惼 (biǎn) - Narrow-minded & prejudiced

惼Tone 3

biǎn ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

傲不

惼 · biǎn

Narrow-minded;

prejudiced;

biased;

intolerant.

Narrow-mindedprejudicedbiased

Usage highlights

NarrowBiased officialPrejudiced viewIntolerant naturePartial judgmentBigoted opinion

Synonyms

  • 偏— biased, partial
  • 狭— narrow, limited
  • 隘— narrow, confined

Antonyms

  • 宽— broad, tolerant
  • 宏— vast, extensive
  • 公— fair, impartial

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He has a narrow-minded disposition (惼心).
  • The official was biased in his judgment (惼官).
  • She showed a prejudiced attitude (惼见).
  • Avoid having a biased heart (毋有惼心).

Collocations

  • Narrow-minded heart(惼心)
  • Biased official(惼官)
  • Prejudiced view(惼见)
  • Intolerant nature(惼性)
  • Partial judgment(惼断)
  • Bigoted opinion(惼论)

Idioms

  • Narrow-minded and short-sighted(惼心浅见)
  • Biased and unfair(惼私不公)
  • Intolerant and stubborn(惼固执拗)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally described a narrow or constricted physical space, later extended to mean narrowness of mind or perspective.
  • In classical Chinese philosophy, being 惼 was considered contrary to the virtue of broad-mindedness and tolerance.
  • The character appears in classical texts warning against prejudice and partiality in judgment.

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