敪 (duō) - To weigh, measure, or consider & to deliberate or discuss

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敪 · duō

To weigh, measure, or consider;

to deliberate or discuss;

an ancient variant form of 敓 (duó) meaning 'to take by force' or 'to rob'.

To weigh, measure, or considerto deliberate or discussan ancient variant form of 敓 (duó) meaning

Usage highlights

To weigh and considerTo deliberate and discussAncient variant formTo take by forceTo measure carefully

Synonyms

  • 量— to measure, to weigh
  • 度— to measure, to estimate
  • 敓— to take by force, to rob

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The minister weighed the options carefully (敪量).
  • Ancient texts use this character for deliberation (敪议).
  • It appears as a variant in some classical works (敪 as 敓).

Collocations

  • To weigh and consider(敪量)
  • To deliberate and discuss(敪议)
  • Ancient variant form(敪 as 敓)
  • To take by force(敪取)
  • To measure carefully(敪度)

Idioms

  • None commonly used in modern Chinese

Cultural background

FAQ
  • An archaic character rarely used in modern Chinese
  • Appears primarily in classical texts and historical documents
  • Sometimes used as a variant form of 敓 (duó) meaning 'to seize'

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