矝 (jīn) - Pitiful, compassionate & proud, arrogant

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jīn ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

傑君

矝 · jīn

Pitiful, compassionate;

proud, arrogant;

handle of a spear

Pitiful, compassionateproud, arroganthandle of a spear

Usage highlights

Compassionate pityProud and reservedArrogant and selfSympathetic concernSolemn and dignifiedWeapon handle

Synonyms

  • 怜— pity, sympathize
  • 悯— commiserate, feel compassion
  • 傲— arrogant, proud

Antonyms

  • 谦— modest, humble
  • 卑— lowly, humble

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He showed compassion for the orphan (矜恤孤儿).
  • She maintained a proud demeanor (态度矜持).
  • The ancient weapon had a long handle (戈矝).
  • He spoke with affected solemnity (故作矜庄).

Collocations

  • Compassionate pity(矜怜)
  • Proud and reserved(矜持)
  • Arrogant and self-satisfied(矜骄)
  • Sympathetic concern(矜恤)
  • Solemn and dignified(矜庄)
  • Weapon handle(戈矝)

Idioms

  • Cherishing one's talent and being arrogant about it(矜才使气)
  • Pretending to be pitiful to gain sympathy(矜贫恤独)
  • Proud of one's achievements(矜功自伐)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally referred to the handle of a spear or lance in ancient weaponry.
  • Developed extended meanings of compassion and pity, possibly through association with vulnerability.
  • Also carries connotations of pride and arrogance, showing the character's semantic complexity.

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