憣 (fān) - To change one's mind & to reverse one's opinion or decision

憣Tone 1

fān ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

恩丰

憣 · fān

To change one's mind;

to reverse one's opinion or decision;

fickle-minded.

To change one's mindto reverse one's opinion or decisionfickle-minded.

Usage highlights

Change one's mindReverse one's opinionAlter one's decisionFickleChange one's planTurn against previous stance

Synonyms

  • 变— to change; to alter
  • 改— to change; to alter
  • 转— to turn; to change direction

Antonyms

  • 坚— firm; steadfast
  • 定— fixed; determined
  • 恒— constant; persistent

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He suddenly changed his mind (憣然改图).
  • She reversed her previous decision (憣其前议).
  • The minister altered his political stance (憣其政见).

Collocations

  • Change one's mind(憣心)
  • Reverse one's opinion(憣意)
  • Alter one's decision(憣计)
  • Fickle-minded(憣变)
  • Change one's plan(憣图)
  • Turn against previous stance(憣前)

Idioms

  • Suddenly change one's plan(憣然改图)
  • Reverse one's previous opinion(憣其前议)
  • Change mind and turn back(憣心转意)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character appears in classical Chinese texts describing political or personal reversals of opinion.
  • It carries a slightly negative connotation of inconsistency or unreliability in decision-making.
  • Often used in historical contexts to describe ministers or officials who changed their political allegiances.

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