研 (yán) - To grind, polish, or sharpen & to research, study, or investigate thoroughly.

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yán ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical: 石

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研 · yán

To grind, polish, or sharpen;

to research, study, or investigate thoroughly.

To grind, polish, or sharpento research, study, or investigate thoroughly.

Usage highlights

ResearchGrind inkStudy and investigateMarket researchSeminarResearch institute

Synonyms

  • 究— To investigate, study
  • 磨— To grind, polish
  • 学— To study, learn

Antonyms

  • 荒— To neglect, waste (studies)
  • 废— To abandon, discontinue

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He is researching ancient texts (研究古籍).
  • We need to grind the ink for calligraphy (研墨).
  • She is studying medicine (研习医学).
  • The team is investigating the market (调研市场).

Collocations

  • Research(研究)
  • Grind ink(研墨)
  • Study and investigate(研习)
  • Market research(调研)
  • Seminar(研讨会)
  • Research institute(研究院)

Idioms

  • To delve deeply into something(钻研)
  • To study meticulously(精研)
  • To research thoroughly(研精覃思)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally depicted grinding stones, reflecting the importance of tool preparation in ancient China.
  • Evolved to represent scholarly pursuit, mirroring the Confucian value of diligent study.
  • Associated with ink grinding in traditional calligraphy and painting culture.

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