朘 (zuī) - To diminish & to decrease

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zuī ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

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朘 · zuī

To diminish;

to decrease;

to shrink;

to reduce;

also refers to the male genitalia in classical Chinese.

To diminishto decreaseto shrink

Usage highlights

Diminish dailyGradual reductionShrink in sizeDecrease wealthMale genitalia

Synonyms

  • 减— to decrease, to reduce
  • 缩— to shrink, to contract
  • 削— to cut down, to reduce

Antonyms

  • 增— to increase, to grow
  • 长— to grow, to expand
  • 扩— to expand, to enlarge

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The funds gradually diminished (资金日朘).
  • His wealth decreased over time (其财日朘).
  • The male genitalia (赤子朘) mentioned in ancient texts.

Collocations

  • Diminish daily(日朘)
  • Gradual reduction(月朘)
  • Shrink in size(形朘)
  • Decrease wealth(财朘)
  • Male genitalia(赤子朘)

Idioms

  • Daily diminishment(日朘月减)
  • Gradual reduction over time(月朘岁削)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts with dual meanings of reduction and male anatomy.
  • Considered a literary character rarely used in modern vernacular.
  • The anatomical meaning appears in ancient medical and philosophical texts.

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