瞏 (qióng) - Qiong — describes a state of being alone, & also refers to a type of jade.

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qióng ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

情仁

瞏 · qióng

Qiong — describes a state of being alone, solitary, or isolated;

also refers to a type of jade.

Qiong — describes a state of being alone,also refers to a type of jade.

Usage highlights

Solitary dwellingQiong jadeIsolated stateSolitary existenceLonely appearanceDesolate and alone

Synonyms

  • 孤— solitary, orphaned
  • 独— alone, single
  • 寂— quiet, lonely
  • 单— single, alone

Antonyms

  • 众— crowd, many
  • 群— group, flock
  • 聚— gather, assemble

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He lived a solitary life (瞏居).
  • The ancient text mentions qiong jade (瞏玉).
  • She felt isolated and alone (瞏然).
  • The hermit dwelled in qiong solitude (瞏处).

Collocations

  • Solitary dwelling(瞏居)
  • Qiong jade(瞏玉)
  • Isolated state(瞏然)
  • Solitary existence(瞏处)
  • Lonely appearance(瞏貌)
  • Desolate and alone(瞏独)

Idioms

  • Solitary and without support(子然瞏瞏)
  • Living in isolated solitude(瞏居独处)
  • The lonely qiong jade(瞏玉独莹)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character appears in ancient texts describing solitary states or rare jade.
  • In classical literature, it often conveys a sense of noble isolation or reclusion.
  • The character's structure combines 'eye' (目) and 'clothing' (衣), suggesting someone looking around while wrapped in clothing, conveying solitude.

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