抂 (kuáng) - To shake & to sway

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kuáng ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 扌

俊梁

抂 · kuáng

To shake;

to sway;

to be agitated;

to be disturbed;

to act recklessly or without restraint.

To shaketo swayto be agitated

Usage highlights

SwayingAgitated stateReckless actionShaking violentlyDisturbed mind

Synonyms

  • 摇— to shake; to rock
  • 晃— to sway; to shake
  • 动— to move; to stir

Antonyms

  • 稳— stable; steady
  • 定— fixed; settled
  • 静— still; quiet

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The tree branches swayed in the wind (树枝在风中抂).
  • He was agitated and restless (他心绪抂乱).
  • Do not act recklessly (不要抂动).

Collocations

  • Swaying(抂动)
  • Agitated state(抂乱)
  • Reckless action(抂为)
  • Shaking violently(抂摇)
  • Disturbed mind(心抂)

Idioms

  • To act recklessly and cause trouble(抂作非为)
  • Shaken and unstable(抂摇不定)
  • Agitated and restless(心神抂乱)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is relatively rare in modern usage, primarily found in classical texts.
  • It conveys a sense of instability, agitation, or lack of control, often used metaphorically for emotional or mental states.

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