愝 (yǎn) - Narrow-minded, petty-minded, small-hearted & obstinate, stubborn.

愝Tone 3

yǎn ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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愝 · yǎn

Narrow-minded, petty-minded, small-hearted;

obstinate, stubborn.

Narrow-minded, petty-minded, small-heartedobstinate, stubborn.

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Synonyms

  • 狭— narrow, narrow-minded
  • 隘— narrow, confined
  • 固执— stubborn, obstinate

Antonyms

  • 宽— broad, tolerant
  • 宏— great, grand
  • 豁达— open-minded, generous

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He has a narrow-minded personality (性格愝狭).
  • Don't be so obstinate about this matter (不要对此事如此愝执).
  • Her petty-mindedness caused the conflict (她的愝狭导致了冲突).

Collocations

  • narrow-minded(愝狭)
  • petty-minded(愝狭)
  • obstinate(愝执)
  • stubborn(愝执)
  • small-hearted(愝狭)
  • narrow-minded person(愝狭之人)

Idioms

  • Narrow-minded and obstinate(愝狭固执)
  • Petty-minded and difficult to get along with(愝狭难处)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character describes negative personality traits of being narrow-minded or stubborn.
  • In traditional Chinese culture, being open-minded and accommodating is highly valued, making this character represent undesirable qualities.

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