爰 (yuán) - thereupon & then

爰Tone 2

yuán ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

喻悦

爰 · yuán

thereupon;

then;

hence;

a classical particle used to introduce a consequence or transition;

also used as a surname

thereuponthenhence

Usage highlights

thereuponhence爰书爰立爰居亶爰

Synonyms

  • 于是— thereupon; hence
  • 乃— then; thereupon

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Thereupon he departed (爰乃离去).
  • Hence the name was changed (爰改其名).
  • The ancient text uses 爰 as a connective (古文用爰为连词).
  • It is also used as a surname (爰姓).

Collocations

  • thereupon(爰乃)
  • hence(爰是)
  • official document(爰书)
  • to ascend the throne(爰立)
  • a type of bird; to dwell(爰居)
  • mythical mountain(亶爰)

Idioms

  • Full of enthusiasm and vigor(爰爰勃勃)
  • Leisurely and carefree(爰爰自得)
  • To ascend the throne(爰立为帝)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears frequently in classical Chinese texts, especially in historical and philosophical works, as a transitional or consequential particle.
  • Used in ancient Chinese legal documents as part of the term '爰书' (yuánshū), referring to official records or indictments.
  • In mythology, associated with the mountain '亶爰' (Dǎnyuán) from the Classic of Mountains and Seas.

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