憖 (yìn) - Cautious, careful & reluctantly

憖Tone 4

yìn ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

懿嘤

憖 · yìn

Cautious, careful;

reluctantly;

willing;

also used in classical Chinese as a particle.

Cautious, carefulreluctantlywilling

Usage highlights

Reluctantly agreeHandle with careWilling to helpCautious attitudeClassical usageHesitant expression

Synonyms

  • 慎— cautious, careful
  • 愿— willing
  • 勉— reluctantly

Antonyms

  • 莽— rash, reckless
  • 急— hasty, impatient

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He reluctantly agreed (憖然同意).
  • She handled the matter with great care (憖慎处理).
  • The scholar was willing to help (憖助).
  • This character appears in classical texts (古文中憖字).

Collocations

  • Reluctantly agree(憖然同意)
  • Handle with care(憖慎处理)
  • Willing to help(憖助)
  • Cautious attitude(憖态)
  • Classical usage(憖用)
  • Hesitant expression(憖色)

Idioms

  • Reluctant to part(憖憖不舍)
  • Handle with extreme caution(憖憖慎之)
  • Willing but unable(憖而不得)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears mainly in classical Chinese literature and formal writing.
  • Considered a rare character in modern usage, often replaced by more common equivalents.
  • Carries connotations of deliberation and careful consideration in classical contexts.

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