昚 (shèn) - Ancient form of 慎 (shèn), meaning 'cautious', 'careful',

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shèn ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical: 曰

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昚 · shèn

Ancient form of 慎 (shèn), meaning 'cautious', 'careful', 'prudent'.

Ancient form of 慎 (shèn), meaning 'cautious', 'careful',

Usage highlights

Ancient form of 慎Cautious and prudentHistorical characterClassical variant

Synonyms

  • 慎— cautious, careful
  • 谨— cautious, prudent

Antonyms

  • 莽— rash, reckless
  • 粗— careless, coarse

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This character is an ancient variant for caution (昚 is an old form of 慎).
  • Used in historical texts to mean careful (古文中表谨慎之意).
  • It appears in classical dictionaries (见于《说文解字》等).

Collocations

  • Ancient form of 慎(古昚字)
  • Cautious and prudent(昚重)
  • Historical character(古字昚)
  • Classical variant(异体字昚)

Idioms

  • Be cautious and meticulous(昚小谨微)
  • Act with great care(行事昚重)
  • Prudent in words and deeds(言昚行昚)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 昚 is a historical variant of 慎, primarily found in ancient dictionaries and texts.
  • It reflects the classical Chinese emphasis on prudence and careful conduct.
  • The character's structure combines elements suggesting deliberation and fire (potentially symbolic of vigilance).

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