橓 (shùn) - A variant form of the character 舜, referring & also used in some personal names.

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shùn ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

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橓 · shùn

A variant form of the character 舜, referring to the legendary sage-king Shun in Chinese mythology;

also used in some personal names.

A variant form of the character 舜, referringalso used in some personal names.

Usage highlights

Emperor ShunShun the GreatYao and ShunShun's reignShun's virtue

Synonyms

  • 舜— standard form for Emperor Shun

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The legendary Emperor Shun (帝橓) was known for his virtue.
  • This ancient text mentions the reign of Shun (橓帝).
  • Some historical records use this variant character (橓) for the emperor's name.

Collocations

  • Emperor Shun(帝橓)
  • Shun the Great(大橓)
  • Yao and Shun(尧橓)
  • Shun's reign(橓治)
  • Shun's virtue(橓德)

Idioms

  • The abdication of Yao and Shun(尧橓禅让)
  • Following the way of Yao and Shun(法尧宗橓)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Shun was one of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors in Chinese mythology, renowned for his filial piety and virtuous rule.
  • The character 橓 appears as a variant of 舜 in some historical texts and inscriptions.
  • Shun's story represents the Confucian ideal of virtuous leadership and moral excellence.

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