愹 (yǒng) - An ancient variant form of 容 (róng), meaning

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yǒng ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

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愹 · yǒng

An ancient variant form of 容 (róng), meaning 'to contain', 'to hold', 'to tolerate', 'appearance', 'countenance'.

An ancient variant form of 容 (róng), meaning

Usage highlights

Ancient form of 容To containTo tolerateAppearanceCapacityTo allow

Synonyms

  • 容— to contain; to hold; appearance; to tolerate
  • 纳— to receive; to accept
  • 忍— to endure; to bear

Antonyms

  • 拒— to refuse; to reject
  • 斥— to exclude; to reprimand

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This ancient character means to contain (容).
  • It refers to a tolerant attitude (宽容的态度).
  • It can describe one's facial appearance (容貌).

Collocations

  • Ancient form of 容(愹)
  • To contain(容纳)
  • To tolerate(宽容)
  • Appearance(容貌)
  • Capacity(容量)
  • To allow(容许)

Idioms

  • Tolerant and generous(宽宏大量)
  • To contain the impossible(无地自容)
  • To change one's appearance(改容更貌)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 愹 is a historical variant of the common character 容, found in ancient texts.
  • The character 容 carries deep cultural significance in Confucian thought, emphasizing tolerance and forbearance as virtues.
  • The concept of 'containment' or 'capacity' (容) is philosophically important in Daoism, relating to the emptiness that gives things utility.

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