(xiè) - To bless & divine protection or favor

Tone 4

xiè | 8 strokes | radical: 礻

· xiè

To bless;

divine protection or favor;

a rare character used in classical texts to denote divine assistance.

To blessdivine protection or favora rare character used in classical texts to

Usage highlights

Divine blessingTo receive protectionBlessing and favorHeavenly assistanceAncestral protection

Synonyms

  • to bless; to protect
  • blessing; good fortune
  • to shelter; to protect

Antonyms

  • misfortune; disaster
  • calamity; disaster

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text mentions divine blessing (祄佑).
  • He received the gods' protection (神祄).
  • This character appears in classical literature (古籍中的祄字).

Collocations

  • Divine blessing(神祄)
  • To receive protection(受祄)
  • Blessing and favor(祄佑)
  • Heavenly assistance(天祄)
  • Ancestral protection(祖祄)

Idioms

  • Divine favor and protection(神祄天佑)
  • Blessed by heaven and earth(天地祄佑)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • A rare character found primarily in classical Chinese texts, often in contexts of divine intervention or blessing.
  • Reflects traditional beliefs in celestial protection and favor from deities or ancestors.

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