敁 (diān) - To weigh in the hand & to estimate
敁 · diān
To weigh in the hand;
to estimate;
to deliberate.
To weigh in the handto estimateto deliberate.
Usage highlights
To weigh in the handTo estimateTo deliberateTo consider carefullyTo weigh pros and consTo assess value
Usage & contexts
Examples
- He weighed the options carefully (敁量).
- She estimated the value of the antique (敁估).
- They deliberated on the matter (敁酌).
Collocations
- To weigh in the hand(敁量)
- To estimate(敁估)
- To deliberate(敁酌)
- To consider carefully(敁度)
- To weigh pros and cons(敁算)
- To assess value(敁价)
Idioms
- To weigh and consider(敁前顾后)
- To deliberate carefully(敁酌损益)
- To weigh the pros and cons(敁权利弊)
Cultural background
FAQ- This character is rarely used in modern Chinese and appears mainly in classical texts.
- It relates to the concept of careful consideration and judgment, valued in traditional decision-making.
- Often used in contexts involving measurement, evaluation, or thoughtful planning.