戹 (è) - Distress, hardship, difficulty & originally refers to the axle-tip of a carriage

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戹 · è

Distress, hardship, difficulty;

originally refers to the axle-tip of a carriage;

by extension, danger, crisis, or being in a tight spot.

Distress, hardship, difficultyoriginally refers to the axle-tip of a carriageby extension, danger, crisis, or being in a

Usage highlights

Distress and hardshipIn dire straitsCarriage axlePoverty and hardshipDifficulty and dangerBeset by troubles

Synonyms

  • 厄— adversity, hardship
  • 困— difficulty, hardship
  • 难— difficulty, disaster

Antonyms

  • 安— peace, safety
  • 顺— smooth, favorable

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He faced great hardship (遭戹).
  • The carriage's axle-tip broke (车戹).
  • They were in a desperate situation (处戹).

Collocations

  • Distress and hardship(戹困)
  • In dire straits(遭戹)
  • Carriage axle-tip(车戹)
  • Poverty and hardship(贫戹)
  • Difficulty and danger(危戹)
  • Beset by troubles(戹难)

Idioms

  • In dire straits(困戹)
  • Beset by hardships(戹难重重)
  • Poverty and distress(贫戹)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally a pictograph of an axle-tip, later extended to mean hardship or being in a tight spot.
  • Used in classical texts to describe difficult circumstances or danger.

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