慣 (guàn) - habit & custom

慣Tone 4

guàn ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

枫惠

慣 · guàn

habit;

custom;

accustomed to;

used to;

indulge;

spoil

habitcustomaccustomed to

Usage highlights

habitcustomaccustomed toindulge/spoilinertiausual method

Synonyms

  • 习— habit; custom
  • 常— usual; regular
  • 俗— custom; convention

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He has a habit of reading before bed (睡前阅读的习惯).
  • I'm used to this lifestyle (我习惯了这种生活方式).
  • Don't spoil the child (不要惯孩子).
  • This is our usual practice (这是我们的惯例).

Collocations

  • habit(习惯)
  • custom(惯例)
  • accustomed to(惯于)
  • indulge/spoil(惯坏)
  • inertia(惯性)
  • usual method(惯用方法)

Idioms

  • Accustomed to seeing and hearing(惯见惯闻)
  • Follow the usual practice(习以为常)
  • Accustomed to luxury and ease(娇生惯养)
  • Act according to old habits(惯行旧习)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Reflects the importance of established customs and behavioral patterns in Chinese society.
  • Often carries a dual meaning of both positive habits and potentially negative indulgence.
  • The character structure suggests a mental state (心) that has become accustomed through repetition.

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