戡 (kān) - To suppress & to quell

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戡 · kān

To suppress;

to quell;

to subdue;

to pacify (especially in military or political contexts).

To suppressto quellto subdue

Usage highlights

quell rebellionpacify rebellionsuppress chaossubdue turmoilmilitary suppressionpacify the realm

Synonyms

  • 平— to pacify; to suppress
  • 定— to settle; to stabilize
  • 镇— to garrison; to suppress

Antonyms

  • 乱— chaos; rebellion
  • 叛— to rebel; to revolt

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The government dispatched troops to quell the rebellion (戡乱).
  • He was tasked with pacifying the border regions (戡定边疆).
  • The general led the campaign to suppress the uprising (戡平叛乱).
  • They discussed strategies to subdue the unrest (戡定策略).

Collocations

  • quell rebellion(戡乱)
  • pacify rebellion(戡叛)
  • suppress chaos(戡定)
  • subdue turmoil(戡平)
  • military suppression(戡剿)
  • pacify the realm(戡世)

Idioms

  • To quell rebellion and restore peace(戡乱反正)
  • To suppress chaos and pacify the people(戡乱安民)
  • To quell disorder and restore order(戡乱定国)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically used in military and political contexts to describe the suppression of rebellions or restoration of order.
  • Often appears in classical texts and historical records related to dynastic stability and imperial authority.
  • The character carries connotations of decisive action and the use of force to establish peace.

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