懏 (jùn) - Jùn — (archaic) severe, stern & also used to describe a person who is

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懏 · jùn

Jùn — (archaic) severe, stern;

also used to describe a person who is resolute and firm in character.

Jùn — (archaic) severe, sternalso used to describe a person who is

Usage highlights

Stern expressionSevere demeanorResolute characterStern and resoluteStern countenance

Synonyms

  • 严— strict, severe
  • 峻— stern, harsh
  • 毅— resolute, determined

Antonyms

  • 柔— soft, gentle
  • 和— mild, gentle

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He had a stern expression (懏容).
  • The judge's demeanor was severe (法官的懏严).
  • Ancient texts describe the ruler as resolute (古籍中描述统治者懏毅).

Collocations

  • Stern expression(懏容)
  • Severe demeanor(懏严)
  • Resolute character(懏毅)
  • Stern and resolute(懏严毅)
  • Stern countenance(懏貌)

Idioms

  • Stern and unyielding(懏严不屈)
  • Resolute and steadfast(懏毅不移)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is archaic and rarely used in modern Chinese.
  • It appears in classical texts to describe a severe or resolute character.
  • Its usage is primarily literary and historical.

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