欮 (jué) - To reverse & to turn back

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jué ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

傑君

欮 · jué

To reverse;

to turn back;

to go against;

to rebel.

Also used in some ancient texts.

To reverseto turn backto go against

Usage highlights

Reverse flowGo against commandRebellionTurn backContrary action

Synonyms

  • 逆— to go against; to oppose
  • 反— to reverse; to oppose

Antonyms

  • 顺— to follow; to go along with

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The river current reversed direction (欮流).
  • He went against the king's command (欮王命).
  • Historical records mention a rebellion (欮乱).

Collocations

  • Reverse flow(欮流)
  • Go against command(欮命)
  • Rebellion(欮乱)
  • Turn back(欮返)
  • Contrary action(欮行)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts with meanings related to reversal or opposition.
  • Rarely used in modern Chinese, primarily of historical interest.

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