歚 (shàn) - To be good at & skilled in

歚Tone 4

shàn ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

善上

歚 · shàn

To be good at;

skilled in;

proficient.

An archaic or variant form of 善 (shàn), meaning 'good' or 'virtuous'.

To be good atskilled inproficient. An archaic or variant form of 善

Usage highlights

To be skilled atGood and evilGood deedsTo be good at fightingVirtuous heartTo perfect a skill

Synonyms

  • 善— good; virtuous; skilled
  • 擅— to be good at; to monopolize
  • 长— skilled; proficient

Antonyms

  • 恶— evil; bad
  • 拙— clumsy; unskilled

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He is skilled in calligraphy (歚于书法).
  • She is good at many arts (多才多歚).
  • One should be good and virtuous (为人宜歚).

Collocations

  • To be skilled at(歚于)
  • Good and evil(歚恶)
  • Good deeds(歚行)
  • To be good at fighting(歚战)
  • Virtuous heart(歚心)
  • To perfect a skill(精歚)

Idioms

  • To be able and virtuous(多才多歚)
  • To encourage good and punish evil(劝歚惩恶)
  • To do good and accumulate virtue(行歚积德)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 歚 is a rare variant of the common character 善 (shàn), which carries deep Confucian values of goodness, virtue, and moral excellence.
  • The concept of 'shan' (goodness) is central to Chinese ethical philosophy, emphasizing benevolence and righteousness.

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