犇 (bēn) - Ben — depicts three oxen (牛) running together & signifies running fast, powerful movement, or a crowd

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犇 · bēn

Ben — depicts three oxen (牛) running together;

signifies running fast, powerful movement, or a crowd of people;

used in names to imply strength, vigor, and momentum.

Ben — depicts three oxen (牛) running togethersignifies running fast, powerful movement, or a crowdused in names to imply strength, vigor, and

Usage highlights

Running swiftlyBull marketStrong and powerfulEnergetic nameRushing forwardGathering of people

Synonyms

  • 奔— to run quickly, to rush
  • 强— strong, powerful

Antonyms

  • 弱— weak, feeble
  • 缓— slow, gradual

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The athlete ran like a herd of oxen (犇跑).
  • The market saw a bull run (犇市).
  • He has a powerful and energetic name (犇犇).

Collocations

  • Running swiftly(犇跑)
  • Bull market(犇市)
  • Strong and powerful(犇壮)
  • Energetic name(犇犇)
  • Rushing forward(犇驰)
  • Gathering of people(犇集)

Idioms

  • Running swiftly like oxen(犇犇不息)
  • Powerful and unstoppable(力大如犇)
  • A throng of people(人潮犇涌)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Formed by tripling the character 牛 (ox), emphasizing collective strength and power.
  • Used in modern contexts for bull markets or energetic names, conveying vigor and momentum.
  • Rare in classical texts but popular in contemporary names for its vivid imagery.

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