How common is the character 敾 in modern usage?

This is a relatively rare character in modern Chinese, primarily found in classical texts and specialized contexts.

What are the main meanings of 敾?

The character carries meanings of governance, repair, and arrangement, particularly in administrative and cultural contexts.

Is 敾 suitable for modern given names?

While it carries positive meanings, its rarity and classical nature may make it less suitable for contemporary naming, though it could work for those seeking a distinctive scholarly name.

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shàn ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

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敾 · shàn

To govern, to rule;

to repair, to mend;

to arrange, to put in order.

To govern, to ruleto repair, to mendto arrange, to put in order.

Usage highlights

To govern the countryTo repair booksTo arrange affairsTo rule with virtueTo mend relationshipsTo put in order

Synonyms

治— to govern, to rule
修— to repair, to mend
理— to arrange, to manage

Antonyms

乱— chaos, disorder
毁— to destroy, to ruin

Usage & contexts

Examples

The emperor governed the country (敾国).
He repaired the ancient books (敾书).
She arranged the affairs in an orderly manner (敾理).

Collocations

To govern the country(敾国)
To repair books(敾书)
To arrange affairs(敾理)
To rule with virtue(敾德)
To mend relationships(敾和)
To put in order(敾整)

Idioms

To govern the country and bring peace to the people(敾国安民)
To repair books and establish teachings(敾书立教)
To arrange affairs and establish order(敾理成章)

Cultural background

FAQ

This character appears in classical Chinese texts related to governance and administration.
It carries connotations of proper order, repair, and systematic arrangement.
Often used in contexts of cultural preservation, particularly in reference to book repair and textual conservation.

敾 (shàn) - To govern, to rule & to repair, to mend