硏 (yán) - To grind, polish, or sharpen & to research or study thoroughly

硏Tone 2

yán ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

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硏 · yán

To grind, polish, or sharpen;

to research or study thoroughly;

to investigate meticulously.

To grind, polish, or sharpento research or study thoroughlyto investigate meticulously.

Usage highlights

ResearchStudy diligentlyGrind inkInvestigate and discussResearch instituteResearch student

Synonyms

  • 磨— to grind, polish
  • 究— to investigate, study
  • 钻— to drill into, study deeply

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He is researching ancient texts (研读古籍).
  • Scientists study this phenomenon (科学家研究这种现象).
  • She grinds ink for calligraphy (研墨).
  • This requires careful investigation (这需要仔细钻研).

Collocations

  • Research(研究)
  • Study diligently(钻研)
  • Grind ink(研墨)
  • Investigate and discuss(研讨)
  • Research institute(研究院)
  • Research student(研究生)

Idioms

  • Diligent study and thorough investigation(钻研苦研)
  • Research both ancient and modern(研今考古)
  • Painstaking research(刻苦钻研)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally depicted grinding stones to sharpen tools, later extended to mental sharpening through study.
  • Associated with scholarly pursuit and academic excellence in Chinese culture.
  • The character embodies the Confucian value of diligent learning and self-cultivation.

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