穾 (yào) - Deep, profound & secluded, hidden

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yào ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

嬿一

穾 · yào

Deep, profound;

secluded, hidden;

also refers to a deep room or recess.

Deep, profoundsecluded, hiddenalso refers to a deep room or recess.

Usage highlights

Secluded valleyDeep roomProfound mysteryHidden placeSecluded dwellingDeep and quiet

Synonyms

  • 深— deep
  • 幽— secluded, quiet
  • 奥— profound, mysterious

Antonyms

  • 浅— shallow
  • 显— obvious, apparent
  • 露— exposed

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The hermit lived in a secluded valley (穾谷).
  • The room was deep and quiet (穾室).
  • He explored the profound mysteries (穾奥).

Collocations

  • Secluded valley(穾谷)
  • Deep room(穾室)
  • Profound mystery(穾奥)
  • Hidden place(穾处)
  • Secluded dwelling(穾居)
  • Deep and quiet(穾静)

Idioms

  • Deep and secluded(穾邃幽深)
  • Profound and mysterious(穾奥莫测)
  • Hidden and secluded(穾处幽居)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In classical Chinese literature, 穾 often describes secluded places where hermits or scholars would retreat.
  • The character conveys a sense of depth and mystery, valued in traditional Chinese aesthetics.
  • Used in architectural contexts to describe deep rooms or hidden chambers in traditional compounds.

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