敒 (shēn) - To arrange & to put in order

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shēn ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

上姝

敒 · shēn

To arrange;

to put in order;

to regulate;

to manage.

An ancient term with limited modern usage.

To arrangeto put in orderto regulate

Usage highlights

To arrange and manageTo regulate affairsTo put in orderTo manage documentsTo administer

Synonyms

  • 理— to manage, to arrange
  • 整— to put in order, to arrange
  • 管— to manage, to control

Antonyms

  • 乱— chaos, disorder
  • 混— to mix up, to confuse

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He arranged the documents (敒理文件).
  • The official managed the affairs (官员敒理事务).
  • She regulated the household (敒理家务).

Collocations

  • To arrange and manage(敒理)
  • To regulate affairs(敒事)
  • To put in order(敒整)
  • To manage documents(敒文)
  • To administer(敒治)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character appears in classical texts but has fallen out of common usage in modern Chinese.
  • It represents the concept of orderly arrangement and management, reflecting ancient administrative practices.
  • The character structure combines the 'person' radical with the 'extend' component, suggesting the extension of human control over affairs.

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