朁 (cǎn) - If, supposing & unexpectedly

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cǎn ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

偲嫦

朁 · cǎn

If, supposing;

unexpectedly;

also used as a component in characters like 僭 and 簪.

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Usage highlights

If/supposingUnexpectedlyUsurpHairpinPresumptuousExceed one's authority

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Used in classical texts as a conjunction meaning 'if' (朁).
  • Appears in the character for 'usurp' (僭).
  • Found in the character for 'hairpin' (簪).
  • Used in ancient texts to express unexpected events (朁).

Collocations

  • If/supposing(朁)
  • Unexpectedly(朁)
  • Usurp(僭越)
  • Hairpin(簪子)
  • Presumptuous(僭妄)
  • Exceed one's authority(僭权)

Idioms

  • To exceed one's authority(僭越)
  • Presumptuous behavior(僭妄)
  • To usurp the throne(僭位)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily appears in classical Chinese texts as a conjunction.
  • More commonly used as a phonetic component in other characters than as a standalone character.
  • Characters containing 朁 often carry meanings related to presumption or exceeding boundaries.

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