敳 (ái) - Ancient — refers to something old, ancient, or & also used in classical texts to denote wisdom

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ái ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

安

敳 · ái

Ancient — refers to something old, ancient, or venerable;

also used in classical texts to denote wisdom or antiquity.

Ancient — refers to something old, ancient, oralso used in classical texts to denote wisdom

Usage highlights

ancient timesancient wisdomvenerable elderancient artifactclassical textantiquity

Synonyms

  • 古— ancient, old
  • 老— old, aged

Antonyms

  • 新— new, modern
  • 今— present, current

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He studies ancient Chinese philosophy (古代哲学).
  • This artifact dates back to ancient times (古代).
  • The text contains ancient wisdom (古老智慧).
  • She admires the venerable scholars of the past (德高望重的学者).

Collocations

  • ancient times(古代)
  • ancient wisdom(古老智慧)
  • venerable elder(德高望重的长者)
  • ancient artifact(古代文物)
  • classical text(古典文献)
  • antiquity(古老)

Idioms

  • Ancient and modern(古今)
  • Venerable and wise(德高望重)
  • Ancient sage(古代圣人)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically associated with antiquity and wisdom in classical Chinese texts.
  • Often used in contexts emphasizing respect for historical traditions and venerable figures.

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