猒 (yàn) - Satiated, full, satisfied & to be weary of

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yàn ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

妍嬿

猒 · yàn

Satiated, full, satisfied;

to be weary of;

to dislike;

ancient form equivalent to 厭 (厌).

Satiated, full, satisfiedto be weary ofto dislike

Usage highlights

Satiated and contentWeary and tiredDislike and aversionFull to satisfactionWeary of troublesSatiated with food

Synonyms

  • 厌— dislike, be tired of (modern equivalent)
  • 饱— full, satiated
  • 足— sufficient, satisfied
  • 满— full, filled

Antonyms

  • 饥— hungry
  • 饿— starving
  • 渴— thirsty
  • 缺— lacking, deficient

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He felt completely satiated after the feast (猒足).
  • She grew weary of the constant noise (猒烦).
  • One should not be greedy when already full (食不猒精).

Collocations

  • Satiated and content(猒足)
  • Weary and tired(猒倦)
  • Dislike and aversion(猒恶)
  • Full to satisfaction(猒饱)
  • Weary of troubles(猒烦)
  • Satiated with food(猒食)

Idioms

  • Never tired of learning(学而不猒)
  • Weary of the world's affairs(猒世)
  • Satiated with fine food(猫猒珍馐)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 猒 is an ancient character that was largely replaced by 厭 (simplified: 厌) in modern usage.
  • In classical texts, it often appears in contexts discussing satisfaction, weariness, or having had enough of something.
  • The character combines 甘 (sweet) and 犬 (dog), possibly suggesting a dog that has eaten its fill.

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