揆 (kuí) - To measure & to estimate

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kuí ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

俊梁

揆 · kuí

To measure;

to estimate;

to manage;

to govern;

principle;

standard.

To measureto estimateto manage

Usage highlights

To measure and estimateFundamental principleTo manage affairsTo govern the statePrime ministerTo measure the land

Synonyms

  • 度— to measure; to estimate
  • 量— to measure; to estimate
  • 测— to measure; to survey
  • 理— to manage; to govern

Antonyms

  • 乱— chaos; disorder (antonym to governing)
  • 失— to lose; to fail (antonym to proper management)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He estimated the distance (揆度).
  • This is a fundamental principle (准揆).
  • She manages state affairs (揆理).
  • They govern the country (揆政).

Collocations

  • To measure and estimate(揆度)
  • Fundamental principle(准揆)
  • To manage affairs(揆理)
  • To govern the state(揆政)
  • Prime minister(首揆)
  • To measure the land(揆地)

Idioms

  • To measure the land and plan accordingly(揆地度势)
  • To estimate the situation and act(揆情度理)
  • To manage state affairs(揆理国政)
  • To govern with principle(揆政以则)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally meant to measure land, later extended to mean governing and managing.
  • In classical texts, often used in the context of state administration and principle-setting.
  • Appears in historical administrative titles and philosophical discussions about governance.

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