桓 (huán) - pillar, post & a type of tree (Chinese hackberry)

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huán ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

枫惠

桓 · huán

pillar, post;

a type of tree (Chinese hackberry);

steady, firm;

also used in historical names and places

pillar, posta type of tree (Chinese hackberry)steady, firm

Usage highlights

Huan WenHuan ChuHuan PillarHuan TreeHuan GongHuan Family

Synonyms

  • 柱— pillar, post
  • 稳— steady, stable

Antonyms

  • 摇— shake, sway
  • 动— move, unstable

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient pillar was called Huanzhu(桓柱)
  • He was named after the steady character Huan(桓)
  • The Chinese hackberry tree (桓树) provides good wood
  • Historical figure Huan Wen of the Eastern Jin(桓温)

Collocations

  • Huan Wen (桓温) - Eastern Jin general
  • Huan Chu (桓楚) - short-lived state
  • Huan Pillar (桓柱) - ancient pillar
  • Huan Tree (桓树) - Chinese hackberry
  • Huan Gong (桓公) - Duke Huan of Qi
  • Huan Family (桓氏) - Huan clan

Idioms

  • Duke Huan of Qi and Duke Wen of Jin(齐桓晋文)
  • Huan Wen's northern expedition(桓温北伐)
  • The pillar stands firm(桓桓雄姿)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically used in names of important figures like Huan Wen, a powerful Eastern Jin general
  • The character conveys stability and strength, often used in masculine names
  • Associated with the Chinese hackberry tree, valued for its sturdy wood

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