矞 (yù) - To bore through & to pierce

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yù ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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矞 · yù

To bore through;

to pierce;

to break through;

also used to describe the appearance of colorful clouds, signifying prosperity and auspiciousness.

To bore throughto pierceto break through

Usage highlights

Colorful cloudsTo bore throughProsperous and splendidBreakthrough thoughtAuspicious signBrilliant and magnificent

Synonyms

  • 穿— to pierce, to penetrate
  • 透— to penetrate, to pass through
  • 祥云— auspicious clouds

Antonyms

  • 堵— to block, to stop up
  • 塞— to clog, to obstruct

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The colorful clouds signify good fortune (矞云).
  • The drill bores through the material (矞穿).
  • This symbolizes prosperity and splendor (矞矞).
  • It represents a breakthrough in thought (矞思).

Collocations

  • Colorful clouds(矞云)
  • To bore through(矞穿)
  • Prosperous and splendid(矞矞)
  • Breakthrough thought(矞思)
  • Auspicious sign(矞兆)
  • Brilliant and magnificent(矞丽)

Idioms

  • Colorful clouds as an auspicious sign(矞云呈祥)
  • Brilliant and magnificent appearance(矞丽堂皇)
  • Prosperous and splendid beginning(矞矞皇皇)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In ancient texts, it often refers to colorful clouds, which were considered auspicious signs.
  • The character embodies meanings of breakthrough, penetration, and auspicious prosperity.
  • It is a relatively rare character in modern usage, primarily found in classical contexts or literary names.

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