(qiān) - To desire, to covet & to laugh happily

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qiān | 8 strokes | radical: 欠

· qiān

To desire, to covet;

to laugh happily;

an archaic term.

To desire, to covetto laugh happilyan archaic term.

Usage highlights

Desire or covetHappy laughterArchaic term

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • An ancient term for desire (欦).
  • Used in classical texts for coveting (欦).
  • Can denote happy laughter in some contexts (欦).

Collocations

  • Desire or covet()
  • Happy laughter()
  • Archaic term()

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 欦 is a rare character found primarily in classical Chinese texts.
  • It carries dual meanings of desire/coveting and joyful laughter, reflecting nuanced usage in ancient contexts.

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