晆 (kuí) - To separate & to part

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kuí ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

俊梁

晆 · kuí

To separate;

to part;

to make a gap or interval between things;

also used in names.

To separateto partto make a gap or interval between things

Usage highlights

to separateto part waysgap or intervalto divideto set apartto make space

Synonyms

  • 分— to divide, to separate
  • 离— to leave, to separate
  • 隔— to separate, to partition

Antonyms

  • 合— to combine, to unite
  • 聚— to gather, to assemble
  • 连— to connect, to link

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The characters are separated by spaces (字与字之间晆开).
  • They parted ways at the crossroads (在十字路口晆别).
  • There is a gap between the two buildings (两座建筑之间有个晆隙).

Collocations

  • to separate(晆开)
  • to part ways(晆别)
  • gap or interval(晆隙)
  • to divide(晆分)
  • to set apart(晆离)
  • to make space(晆空)

Idioms

  • Separated by thousands of miles(千里晆隔)
  • Parting with deep emotion(深情晆别)
  • Creating distance between(制造晆阂)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Rare character in modern usage, primarily found in classical texts and names.
  • The character combines sun (日) and earth (土), suggesting the concept of separation or distance between celestial and terrestrial realms.
  • In naming contexts, it conveys a sense of uniqueness and classical elegance.

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