敻 (xiòng) - distant & far-reaching

敻Tone 4

xiòng ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

信嫣

敻 · xiòng

distant;

far-reaching;

profound;

to seek;

to search for

distantfar-reachingprofound

Usage highlights

farto seek profoundlyprofound thoughtremote wildernessdistant antiquityprofound meaning

Synonyms

  • 远— distant; far
  • 遥— distant; remote
  • 深— deep; profound

Antonyms

  • 近— near; close
  • 浅— shallow; superficial

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient path stretched far into the distance (敻远).
  • He sought the profound meaning of the text (敻求).
  • The philosopher's thoughts were deep and far-reaching (敻思).
  • They explored the remote wilderness (敻野).

Collocations

  • far-reaching(敻远)
  • to seek profoundly(敻求)
  • profound thought(敻思)
  • remote wilderness(敻野)
  • distant antiquity(敻古)
  • profound meaning(敻意)

Idioms

  • Far-reaching and profound(敻远深邃)
  • Searching extensively and profoundly(敻求博索)
  • Distant and difficult to reach(敻不可及)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese literature describing vast distances or profound concepts.
  • Used in philosophical contexts to denote deep, far-reaching thoughts or inquiries.
  • Considered a literary and somewhat archaic character in modern usage.

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