歙 (shè) - To inhale, to suck in & also refers to She County in Anhui province,

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shè ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

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歙 · shè

To inhale, to suck in;

also refers to She County in Anhui province, China.

To inhale, to suck inalso refers to She County in Anhui province,

Usage highlights

She CountyTo inhaleTo gather/collectAncient vesselShe inkstoneShe style

Synonyms

  • 吸— to inhale, to suck
  • 纳— to receive, to accept

Antonyms

  • 呼— to exhale
  • 吐— to spit out

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The name of a county in Anhui (歙县).
  • To inhale or draw in breath (歙气).
  • An ancient term for gathering or collecting (歙敛).
  • A type of ancient vessel (歙器).

Collocations

  • She County(歙县)
  • To inhale(歙气)
  • To gather/collect(歙敛)
  • Ancient vessel(歙器)
  • She inkstone(歙砚)
  • She style(歙派)

Idioms

  • She County's famous inkstones(歙砚)
  • The style of She calligraphy(歙派书法)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • She County is historically famous for producing high-quality inkstones (歙砚), one of China's Four Great Inkstones.
  • The character appears in ancient texts describing the act of inhaling or gathering.
  • Associated with Huizhou culture in Anhui province, known for merchant traditions and architectural heritage.

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