Is 抏 commonly used in modern Chinese?

No, this is a relatively rare character in modern usage, primarily found in classical texts or specialized contexts.

What's the difference between 抏 and 玩?

While both can mean 'to play with', 玩 is the common modern character for playing, while 抏 carries additional meanings of consumption and wear, and is much rarer.

Is this character suitable for names?

Generally not recommended for names due to its negative connotations of wastefulness and consumption.

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wán ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 扌

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抏 · wán

to consume, to wear out;

to rub, to knead;

to play with;

to be negligent

to consume, to wear outto rub, to kneadto play with

Usage highlights

to wear outto knead doughto play withto consume resourcesto rub handsnegligent behavior

Synonyms

磨损— to wear out
消耗— to consume
揉搓— to rub, to knead

Antonyms

保养— to maintain, to preserve
节约— to economize, to save

Usage & contexts

Examples

The machinery wears out over time (机件抏损).
He kneaded the dough (他抏面团).
Don't play with fire (不要抏火).

Collocations

to wear out(抏损)
to knead dough(抏面)
to play with(抏弄)
to consume resources(抏费)
to rub hands(抏手)
negligent behavior(抏怠)

Idioms

To wear out one's energy(抏精竭力)
To play with something carelessly(抏物丧志)
To consume without limit(抏费无度)

Cultural background

FAQ

This character appears in classical Chinese texts with meanings related to consumption and wear.
In some contexts, it carries a negative connotation of wastefulness or negligence.

抏 (wán) - to consume, to wear out & to rub, to knead